### Question
How is the "rural" defined?


### Answer
The term **rural** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 294d* as follows -

> geographic areas that are located outside of standard metropolitan statistical areas

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 294d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part D-Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages**

