Rural vs. Urban – Which Is Safer?

Is life in "the country" really safer than in "the city"; the answer, according to a new study, may surprise you...

According to the study, published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, although homicides in cities far outpace those in rural areas, the overall risk of dying by accident or injury is 20 percent greater in the most rural counties than in the biggest cities.

Part of the differences in the study may reflect reduced access to trauma centers.

More on the story here from Reuters and the Fargo Forum...