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World report on violence and health

Table of Contents: “…Violence-a global public health problem -- 2. Youth violence -- 3. Child abuse and neglect by parents and other caregivers -- 4. …”
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World report on violence and health summary /

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The role of nutrition in maintaining health in the nation's elderly evaluating coverage of nutrition services for the Medicare population /

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Health and safety needs of older workers

Table of Contents: “…Demographic characteristics of the older workforce -- The role of the changing labor market and the changing nature of work in older workers' work experiences and health outcomes -- The social and economic context of work for older persons -- Physical and cognitive differences between older and younger workers -- Effects of workplace exposures on older workers -- Programs and policies related to the older workforce and safe work -- Interventions for older workers -- Conclusions and recommendations.…”
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Understanding racial and ethnic differences in health in late life a research agenda /

Table of Contents: “…The nature of racial and ethnic differences -- Perspectives on racial and ethnic differences -- Genetic influences -- Socioeconomic factors -- Behavior risk factors -- Social and personal resources -- Prejudice and discrimination -- Stress -- Biopsychosocial interactions -- Health care -- The life course -- Interventions.…”
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Critical perspectives on racial and ethnic differences in health in late life

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What every senior needs to know about health care by Nora, James J., 1928-

Table of Contents: “…What's happened to health care? -- The aging process -- The heart of the matter: cardiovascular and general health -- Nutrition, diet, and weight control -- Fitness -- Cancer and blood diseases -- More leading causes of death and disability -- Mental and social health and elder abuse -- Retirement -- Envoi.…”
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Evidence-based behavioral health practices for older adults a guide to implementation /

Subjects: “…Older people Mental health.…”
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Health promotion and aging practical applications for health professionals / by Haber, David, 1944-

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Handbook of health psychology and aging

Table of Contents: “…Health psychology and aging: an introduction / Carolyn M. …”
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Health and labor force participation over the life cycle evidence from the past /

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Older people and mental health nursing a handbook of care /

Table of Contents: “….] -- Older individuals and mental health / Sue Davies and Tony Ryan -- Normal physiological ageing / Roger Watson -- Values underpinning help, support, and care / Jan Dewing -- Approaches to help, support, and care / Elizabeth Collier -- Legal and ethical frameworks for mental health nursing / Michael Tullett -- Dilemmas in mental health nursing / Tina Naldrett -- Assessing older people with mental health issues / Henry Minardi -- Culture, religion, and spirituality / Peter Draper and Wilfred McSherry -- Intimacy, sex, and sexuality / Denise Forte, Diane Wells, and Angela Cotter -- Nutrition / Christine Eberhardie -- Palliative and end-of-life care / Lynne Phair -- Acute mental health issues / Sarah McGeorge -- Delirium / Irene Schofield -- Enduring mental health issues / Barry Aveyard -- Depression in later life / Jill Manthorpe and Steve Iliffe -- Dementia in later life / Trevor Adams and Gary Blatch -- Mental health and well-being for older people in the future: the nursing contribution / Henry Minardi, Hazel Heath, and Rebecca Neno.…”
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Social work and health care in an aging society education, policy, practice, and research /

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Effective health behavior in older adults

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Home health care provider a guide to essential skills / by Prieto, Emily

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Religious influences on health and well-being in the elderly

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Health at older ages the causes and consequences of declining disability among the elderly /

Table of Contents: “…Martin -- Pathways to disability : predicting health trajectories / Florian Heiss ... [et al.] -- Clinical pathways to disability / Mary Beth Landrum, Kate A. …”
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Public health and aging maximizing function and well-being / by Albert, Steven M. (Steven Mark), 1956-

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Building healthy communities through medical-religious partnerships by Bennett, Richard G. (Richard Gordon)

Table of Contents: “…Healing body, mind, and soul -- Addressing challenges through medical-religious partnerships -- Congregational health education programs -- Coronary heart disease -- Hypertension -- Cancer -- Diabetes mellitus -- Depression -- Dementia -- Influenza and pneumonia -- Advance directives -- Communicating with health care providers -- Modifying common risk factors -- Managing medications -- Accidents and falls -- Community resources -- Innovative medical-religious partnerships -- National organization and resources.…”
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Health management for older adults developing an interdisciplinary approach /

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