Health Issues for Aging Populations
(Complete Item Description)
- Abstract:
Introduces the study of aging, its implications for individuals, families, and society, and the background for health policy related to older persons. Presents an overview on aging from different perspectives: demography, biology, epidemiology of diseases, physical and mental disorders, functional capacity and disability, health services, federal and state health policies, social aspects of aging, and ethical issues in the care of older individuals.
- Subject:
- Science and Technology, Social Sciences
- Grade Level:
- Post-secondary
- Collection:
- JHSPH OpenCourseWare
