Effective health behavior in older adults / K. Warner Schaie, Howard Leventhal, Sherry L. Willis, editors.

In what ways do health behaviors and societal mechanisms help or discourage individuals in assuming responsibility for their health? Highly-esteemed and diverse contributors examine the health behaviors of older adults and the ways in which these behaviors are affected by societal trends. The volume...

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Other Authors: Schaie, K. Warner (Klaus Warner), 1928-2023, Leventhal, Howard, PhD, Willis, Sherry L., 1947-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer Pub. Co., ©2002.
Series:Societal impact on aging.
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Summary:In what ways do health behaviors and societal mechanisms help or discourage individuals in assuming responsibility for their health? Highly-esteemed and diverse contributors examine the health behaviors of older adults and the ways in which these behaviors are affected by societal trends. The volume begins with a discussion of the personal attributes affecting health behaviors and responsible health care choices in older adults. Additional topics explored include: Psychosocial factors in the prevention of cardiovascular disease; behavioral interventions such as the role of exercise in preventi.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 337 pages) : illustrations
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780826197436
0826197434
Reproduction Note:Electronic reproduction.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.
Action Note:digitized