Urban women are better off in labor force participation and poverty than women in central city and rural areas. Differences in access to jobs and welfare benefits explain the urban-rural variation. Finds that the most important factor for not living in poverty is earning income. Recommends policies for reducing poverty among single, working…

Immunization records and frequency of checkups for urban and rural infants were investigated to determine differential patterns of preventive medical services use. Urban children scored highest in preventive care, rural children lowest. Conditions affecting scores included mother's educational level, type of medical service used, and child's place…

Examines poverty levels of young and elderly women who live alone. Of all elderly women, 30 percent are in poverty compared with 21 percent of single young women. Variables include participation in labor force, education, age, benefits, and ethnicity. Women in rural areas more likely to be in poverty. (Author/TES)