Statement:   I) Barriers to transportation in

Solution

Both statements describe problems caused by the general lack of transportation in rural areas, which is the common cause. Statement I outlines the negative health impacts, while Statement II highlights the negative employment impacts, and both are direct consequences of the same underlying issue.  Statement II (cause): Lack of transportation in rural areas creates barriers to employment. Statement I (effect): This same lack of transportation causes missed healthcare appointments, delays in treatment, and issues with medication, as well as the negative employment outcomes mentioned in II.