Health and Behavior: The Interplay of Biological, Behavioral, and Societal Influences (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780309187374)

Health and Behavior reviews our improved understanding of the complex interplay among biological, psychological, and social influences and explores findings suggested by recent research--including interventions at multiple levels that we can employ to improve human health.

The book covers three main areas:

• What do biological, behavioral, and social sciences contribute to our understanding of health--including cardiovascular, immune system and brain functioning, behaviors that influence health, the role of social networks and socioeconomic status, and more.
• What can we learn from applied research on interventions to improve the health of individuals, families, communities, organizations, and larger populations?
• How can we expeditiously translate research findings into application?

Author: Institute of Medicine,Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Hea,Committee on Health and Behavior Researc
ISBN-10: 0309187370
ISBN-13: 9780309187374
Publisher: National Academies Press
Language: English
Published: 10/18/2001
Pages: 395
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.90d