Publication

2012 - Springer, Dordrecht, Netherlands

Language

English

Word Count

152,500 words, Guess

Page Count

610 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-109400750609
  • ISBN-139789400750609
  • ISBN-139789400750616
  • ISBN-109400750617
  • Library of Congress Control Number2012954272
and 4 more
  • OCLC Control Number829196516
  • Better World Books9789400750609
  • Better World Books9789400750616
  • Open LibraryOL31117777M

Classifications

  • LCCRA564.8 .E65 2012
  • LCCR850.A1-854

Description

The average age of the world's population is increasing at an unprecedented rate and this increase is changing the world. This 'silver tsunami' emphasizes the need to provide advanced training in epidemiology and increase the cadre of experts in the study of aging. This book is designed to summarize unique methodological issues relevant to the study of aging, biomarkers of aging and the biology/physiology of aging and in-depth discussions of the etiology and epidemiology of common geriatric syndromes and diseases. Contributing authors in the book represent many disciplines, not only epidemiology and clinical geriatrics, but also demography, health services, research, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, psychiatry, neurology, social services, musculoskeletal diseases and cancer. The aim of the book is to provide a broad multidisciplinary background for any student/researcher interested in aging. The material in the book is organized and comprehensive. It represents the most up-to-date information on the scientific issues in aging research written by academics who specialize in research and training in the broad field of aging.The structure and organization of the book reflects our course series in the Epidemiology of Aging starting with the broad issues of demography and methodology, and then addressing specific health conditions and geriatric conditions common to older persons.--

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The epidemiology of agingSpringer2012

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