1. Exploring the rural paradox: A spatial investigation of rurality and mortality Open Access Author: Yang, Tse-Chuan Title: Exploring the rural paradox: A spatial investigation of rurality and mortality Graduate Program: Rural Sociology Keywords: inequalityenvironmental hazardssocial capitalhealth disparitymortalityrurality File: Download etd.pdf Committee Members: Leif Jensen, Committee Chair/Co-ChairC Shannon Stokes, Committee MemberDiane K Mc Laughlin, Committee MemberMurali Haran, Committee Member