Aging and Health for the US Elderly
- This primer is the 1st stage of a series of books. The ever-changing health landscape not only in the US but across the world necessitates the continuation of research and writing. Chapter topics include:
- health risk factors
- social determinants of disease
- best practices; and
- up-to-date prevention, surveillance, and wellness
Special chapters are tailored specifically for women and for men. Coverage also includes an overview of the U.S. health care system, both its history and the current state of affairs. Scientific validity of the evidence is provided by more than 180 references.