Behavior, Health, and Aging (Perspectives on Behavioral Medicine Series)

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Synopsis
A dramatic shift in the average age of the U.S. population and the increasing number of elderly Americans has introduced new and challenging healthcare dilemmas. This book addresses these issues with contributed chapters by the leading authorities in the field of behavioral medicine. It deals with health and healthcare needs of the elderly by considering basic changes that result from aging and some of the more specific problems that accompany it. Content highlights include a review of the basic tenets of genetics and molecular biology including some of the methods of looking at heritable differences in health and well-being. Quality of life concerns are addressed, including the differences between men and women, as well as other gender issues. Several chapters deal with the effects of aging on immunity. The latter part of the book emphasizes the psychosocial implications of aging on cardiovascular disease. Chronic illness among the elderly is also addressed.
Copyright:
2000

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
278 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781135664596
Related ISBNs:
9781410605160, 9780805834048, 9781138003385
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Psychology Press
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Psychology
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Stephen B. Manuck
Edited by:
Richard Jennings
Edited by:
Bruce Rabin
Edited by:
Andrew S. Baum

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