Effective Health Behavior in Older Adults

Howard Leventhal author K Warner Schaie editor Howard Leventhal editor Sherry Willis editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Springer Publishing Co Inc

Published:31st Oct '02

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Effective Health Behavior in Older Adults cover

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 preventing chronic illness; and how societal structures such as reimbursement patterns and changes in health insurance affect initiation, change, and maintenance of health behaviors. This is a valuable resource for professionals and students interested in individual development, the study of health behavior and chronic disease, health economics, and social policy.

ISBN: 9780826124012

Dimensions: 237mm x 161mm x 24mm

Weight: 590g

344 pages