Rural New Mexico—Underserved Area for Healthcare Services
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- 121,356 sq miles
- 1.83 million people
- 42.1% Hispanic
- 9.5% Native American
- 17.7% poverty rate compared to 11.7% nationally
- >22% lack health insurance
- 32 of 33 New Mexico counties are listed as Medically Underserved Areas (MUA's)
- 14 counties designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA's)
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