Appalachian Health and Well-Being

Part III: Urban Appalachian Health

Part III Urban Appalachian Health There is little information about the health of the millions of Appalachians who have migrated to urban areas outside the region. Many of these migrants and their descendants may be experiencing health disparities similar to those of their counterparts in the region. Given the genetic, social, and socioeconomic similarities between the migrant and nonmigrant populations , a greater understanding of Appalachian health can be had by examining what is known about the health of all Appalachians, regardless of their geographic location. This part presents techniques for identifying Appalachians who reside outside the region, a task that becomes more complicated after the first and second generations of migrants. Of particular interest is an analysis of the health status of Appalachians in the Greater Cincinnati area, which may serve as a reference point for studying similar health issues among migrant families in other metropolitan areas. The concluding chapter discusses the techniques and outcomes of community-based participatory research projects focused on the health status of women and children in an urban Appalachian neighborhood. ...