The Impact of Transportation Intervention on Public Health Care Outcome


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.

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