Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Health of Older Americans
Author:   National Research Council ,  Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education ,  Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education ,  Committee on Population
Publisher:   National Academies Press
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9780309054898


Pages:   312
Publication Date:   23 October 1997
Format:   Paperback
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Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Health of Older Americans


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Author:   National Research Council ,  Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education ,  Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education ,  Committee on Population
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.494kg
ISBN:  

9780309054898


ISBN 10:   0309054893
Pages:   312
Publication Date:   23 October 1997
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 1 Introduction; 3 2 Racial and Ethnic Differences in Mortality at Older Ages; 4 3 Health and Disability Differences Among Racial and Ethnic Groups; 5 4 Race, Socioeconomic Status, and Health in Late Life; 6 5 How Health Behaviors and the Social Environment Contribute to Health Differences Between Black and White Older Americans; 7 6 Black-White Differences in the Use of Medical Care by the Elderly: A Contemporary Analysis; 8 7 Are Genetic Factors Involved in Racial and Ethnic Differences in Late-Life Health?; 9 8 Differences in Rates of Dementia Between Ethno-Racial Groups; 10 9 Cardiovascular Disease Among Elderly Asian Americans; 11 10 Health Status of Hispanic Elderly

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Linda G. Martin and Beth J. Soldo, Editors; Committee on Population, National Research Council

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