Rural Americans at higher risk from 5 leading causes of death

Americans living in rural areas are more likely to die from five leading causes of death than people living in urban areas, according to a new government report.
Many of these deaths are preventable, officials say, with causes including heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, stroke, and chronic lower respiratory disease.
“This new study shows there is a striking gap in health between rural and urban Americans,” said CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden, said in a statement. “To