Rural Development and Rural Health Practices: Trends and Opportunities for Alignment

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This first in the Thrive Rural Field Perspective Series describes the main trends and catalysts for change that emerged from scans of the primary approaches and practices currently being used in rural economic and community development and in rural public health and health care. It also highlights how accelerating connections between health and development can propel rural prosperity.

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