Chronic disease epidemiology and control / [[edited by] Patrick L. Remington, Ross C. Brownson, Mark V. Wegner].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Remington, Patrick L.

Brownson, Ross C.

Wegner, Mark V., 1972-

American Public Health Association.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chronic diseases--United States--Epidemiology.

Chronic diseases.

Chronic Disease--epidemiology.

Chronic Disease--prevention & control.

Epidemiologic Methods.

Epidemiology.

United States.

Medical Subjects:

Chronic Disease--epidemiology.

Chronic Disease--prevention & control.

Epidemiologic Methods.

Physical Description:

xii, 659 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Public Health Association, [2010]

Summary:

The case for health care reform is compelling: costs are skyrocketing, and an increasing number of Americans lack health insurance, fail to receive preventive health care, or can't afford to pay the out-of-pocket costs for their care. Unfortunately, there is little discussion about what to do about one of the major drivers for the health care crisis-the increasing costs due to the treatment of chronic disease. As described in the third edition of Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Control, a greater focus on prevention of chronic diseases is a key element for successful health care reform. This book provides the reader with the most up-to-date information about the leading chronic diseases. Top-flight scholars and practitioners have consolidated information from countless research studies-providing clear and concise information about chronic disease causes, their consequences, the groups at highest risk, and effective methods of prevention. This book provides all the clues about ways to reduce the burden from chronic diseases, conditions, and risk factors. It's up to the readers to translate this information into practice to improve the health of the public and reduce the strain on our health care system. Book jacket.

Contents:

Current issues and challenges in chronic disease control / Matthew McKenna and Janet Collins

Methods in chronic disease epidemiology / Patrick L. Remington, Ross Brownson and David Savitz

Intervention methods for chronic disease control / Robert J. McDermott ... [et al.]

Chronic disease surveillance / Mark V. Wegner, Angela Rohan and Patrick L. Remington

Tobacco use / Corinne G. Husten

Diet and nutrition / Nasuh Malas, Kathleen M. Tharp and Susan B. Foerster

Physical activity / Barbara E. Ainsworth and Caroline A. Macera

Alcohol use / Mary C. Dufour

Obesity and overweight / Deborah A. Galuska and William H. Dietz

Diabetes / Donald B. Bishop, Patrick J. O'Connor and Jay Desai

High blood pressure / Leonelo E. Bautista

High blood cholesterol / Heather M. Johnson and Patrick E. McBride

Cardiovascular disease / Craig J. Newschaffer, Longjian Liu and Alan Sim

Cancer / Ross C. Brownson and Corinne Joshu

Chronic respiratory diseases / Henry A. Anderson and Mark Werner

Mental disorders / Danny Wedding

Neurological disorders / Edwin Trevathan

Arthritis and other musculoskeletal diseases / Rosemarie Hirsch and Marc C. Hochberg

Chronic liver disease / Adnan Said and Jennifer Wells

Kidney disease / Vishnu Moorthy and Jonathan B. Jaffery.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780875531922

087553192X

OCLC:

436968392