### Question
How is the term rural area defined?


### Answer
The term **rural area** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww* as the following:

> any area outside such an area or similar area

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part C-Miscellaneous Provisions**

