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Tables of Contents for Aging and Public Health
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Contributors
v
Preface
vii
I. Introduction: Altering Perspectives on Aging and Public Health
The Aging World
5
10
II. Biological Aspects of Aging and Public Health
Health and Aging
15
14
Nutrition and Older Adults
29
22
III. Psychosocial Aspects of Aging and Public Health
Psychosocial Parameters of Aging
51
18
Mental Disorders and Mental Health Services in Late Life: Issues for Public Health and Public Policy
69
24
IV. Special Population Groups and Public Health
The Invisible Elderly
93
19
Growing Old in Prison
112
12
The Rural Elderly
124
25
V. Environmental Aspects of Aging and Public Health
Environmental Health and Aging
149
16
Safety and the Elderly
165
18
VI. Technology and Aging
Squaring the Circle: Demography and Technology
183
18
Security and the Elderly
201
18
VII. Health Services and the Older Adult
Health Services: Public Policies Affecting the Health of Older Adults
219
28
Index
247