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Research interests
Dr. Rhubart is a rural sociologist and demographer with expertise in rural population health, spatial inequality, and the structural and social determinants of health.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Community responses and adaptations following the closure of a rural pharmacy and primary care facility
Palacios, H. V., Brant, K., Rhubart, D. & Jackson, J., Mar 1 2025, In: Journal of Rural Health. 41, 2, e12896.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Loneliness and social infrastructure in rural America: A cross-sectional analysis of existing relationships
Rhubart, D. & Li, Y., Jun 2025, In: Wellbeing, Space and Society. 8, 100262.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mental health status and third places use among rural working-age adults in the United States
Kowalkowski, J., Rhubart, D. & Li, Y., 2025, In: Rural Society. 34, 1, p. 1-19 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rural health: drivers, disparities, and directions for research
Rhubart, D. C., Francis, L. A. & Li, Y., Jan 1 2025, Research Handbook on Health Education, Health Promotion and Diversity. Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., p. 318-336 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Cannabis use, social support and social engagement among working-age adults in rural America
Li, Y. & Rhubart, D., Jul 2024, In: Preventive Medicine Reports. 43, 102794.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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