Health Issues for Aging Populations

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Author:

Bruce Leff, Lynda Burton

Subject:

Science and Technology, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Collection:

JHSPH OpenCourseWare

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

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.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Full Course, Lecture Notes, Syllabi

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

Technical Requirements:

Adobe Acrobat

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5