Challenges and barriers to health care and overall health in older residents of Alaska: evidence from a national survey

Background: From 1970 to 2010, the Alaskan population increased from 302,583 to 698,473. During that time, the growth rate of Alaskan seniors (65+) was 4 times higher than their national counterparts. Ageing in Alaska requires confronting unique environmental, sociodemographic and infrastructural ch...

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Published in:	International Journal of Circumpolar Health
Main Authors:	Julia D. Foutz, Steven A. Cohen, Sarah K. Cook
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 2016-04-01
Subjects:	older adults health care Alaska
Online Access:	http://www.circumpolarhealthjournal.net/index.php/ijch/article/view/30348/pdf_75

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