Understanding racial and ethnic differences in health in late life:a research agenda
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National Academies Press,
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Publisher Address: | Washington, D.C. |
Publication Dates: | c2004. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Item Description: | Racial and ethnic differences in the health of older Americans. |
Carrier Form: | xiii, 169 p.: ill. ; 23 cm. |
ISBN: | 0309092477 (pbk.) |
Index Number: | R199 |
CLC: |
R199.712 D771.262-05 |
Call Number: | R199.712/U558 |
Contents: |
"This volume is the Panel's final report. The workshop papers are available in a companion volume, Critical perspectives on racial and ethnic differences in health in late life"--Pref. Updates work from: Racial and ethnic differences in the health of older Americans. 1997. Includes bibliographical references (p. 122-152) and index. The nature of racial and ethnic differences -- Perspectives on racial and ethnic differences -- Genetic influences -- Socioeconomic factors -- Behavior risk factors -- Social and personal resources -- Prejudice and discrimination -- Stress -- Biopsychosocial interactions -- Health care -- The life course -- Interventions. |