Epidemiology in Old Age / Edition 1

by Shah Ebrahim, Alex Kalache

Overview

This major work with an internationally famous list of contributors deals with the ways in which needs assessment, service, evaluation, and public health and social policy may improve the care of elderly people in all societies. It discusses the methodology of epidemiological studies, risk factors, and the most common problems and diseases in old age.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780727909480
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	04/11/1996
Pages:	460
Product dimensions:	5.91(w) x 9.84(h) x 0.59(d)

About the Author

Shah Ebrahim is the editor of Epidemiology in Old Age, published by Wiley. Alexandre Kalache is a medical epidemiologist specializing in the study of aging. Since 2012 he is President of the International Longevity Centre-Brazil and since 2015 co-President of the Global Alliance of International Longevity Centres.