{
  "id": 16508312,
  "title": "How screening tools measure disadvantage may leave rural communities overlooked for public support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/how-screening-tools-measure-disadvantage-may-leave-rural-communities",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-25T18:00:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
    "slug": "phys-org",
    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-10-screening-tools-disadvantage-rural-communities.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Whether a community is prioritized for public support can depend on how its needs are measured, according to new research from the University of New Hampshire. The study found significant differences in how government screening tools identify communities, particularly in rural areas where those differences could affect access to funding.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}