Ageing, Health and Care

ISBN-13: 9781847420879 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 232 str.

Christina Victor

Opis

The ageing of the population has enormous policy implications for the provision of, and access to, health care. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the health status and experiences of older people. It also contains chapters on physical health, mental health, disability, and lifestyle.

Spis treści

Introduction: perspectives on ageing, health and care; Introduction to the key concepts; Health and mortality; Chronic disease and disability; Mental health and psychological well-being; Consumption and health; Responding to needs: provision and utilisation of services; Health in the future.