Authors :
Oluwayemisi Adeyinka; Kunle Akanbi
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 12 - December
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14535473
Abstract :
Transportation interventions significantly
influence public healthcare outcomes by improving access
to healthcare services, optimising the delivery of medical
supplies, and enhancing community well-being. This
study investigates the relationship between
transportation systems and public health, focusing on
urban and rural contexts. Using a mixed-method
approach that includes a literature review, quantitative
data analysis, and case studies, the research highlights
how transportation barriers exacerbate health
inequalities, particularly among vulnerable populations.
Case studies from Asheville, North Carolina, and rural
Mississippi demonstrate how tailored transportation
programs can reduce emergency visits, improve
community health, and ensure equitable healthcare
access. The findings underscore the importance of
integrating transportation planning with public health
policies to address systemic challenges such as traffic
congestion, inequitable infrastructure, and delayed
emergency services. The study concludes with actionable
recommendations for policymakers to foster sustainable,
health-focused transportation systems that mitigate
health disparities.
Keywords :
Transportation Interventions, Public Health Outcomes, Healthcare Accessibility, Urban and Rural Transportation, Health Inequities, Emergency Medical Services.
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Transportation interventions significantly
influence public healthcare outcomes by improving access
to healthcare services, optimising the delivery of medical
supplies, and enhancing community well-being. This
study investigates the relationship between
transportation systems and public health, focusing on
urban and rural contexts. Using a mixed-method
approach that includes a literature review, quantitative
data analysis, and case studies, the research highlights
how transportation barriers exacerbate health
inequalities, particularly among vulnerable populations.
Case studies from Asheville, North Carolina, and rural
Mississippi demonstrate how tailored transportation
programs can reduce emergency visits, improve
community health, and ensure equitable healthcare
access. The findings underscore the importance of
integrating transportation planning with public health
policies to address systemic challenges such as traffic
congestion, inequitable infrastructure, and delayed
emergency services. The study concludes with actionable
recommendations for policymakers to foster sustainable,
health-focused transportation systems that mitigate
health disparities.
Keywords :
Transportation Interventions, Public Health Outcomes, Healthcare Accessibility, Urban and Rural Transportation, Health Inequities, Emergency Medical Services.