CH chapter 23 key terms

Frontier

geographical area with less than 6 persons per square mile.

Metropolitan

Areas in the counties that contain at least one urbanized area of 50,000 persons.

Migrant

Someone who moves to find work.

Pesticide

People in rural areas are more likely to have acute pesticide poisioning. It is important for a community health nurse to take a thorough health history and note any symptoms. Symptoms are usually clear and include: headache, dizziness, diaphoresis, nause

Rural

Towns with a population of less than 2500 or towns located in open country.

Seasonal

a person who resides permanently in one place and works locally when farm labor is needed.

urban

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disparities

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