Disease prevalence and patterns can vary substantially between rural and urban areas due to differences in socioeconomic factors, lifestyle, access to healthcare, and environmental exposures.
In urban areas, diseases such as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases are often more prevalent due to lifestyle factors such as sedentary behavior, unhealthy diets, and higher levels of stress. Conversely, rural areas may see higher rates of infectious diseases, partly due to limited access to medical care, lower vaccination rates, and greater exposure to zoonotic diseases.
