Explaining divergent levels of longevity in high-income countries

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo:	National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on Understanding Divergent Trends in Longevity in High-Income Countries (-)
Otros Autores:	Crimmins, Eileen M. (-), Preston, Samuel H., Cohen, Barney, 1959-
Formato:	Libro electrónico
Idioma:	Inglés
Publicado:	Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press c2011.
Edición:	1st ed
Materias:	Life expectancy. Longevity. Life expectancy > United States. Longevity > United States.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:	https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009622394006719

Tabla de Contenidos:

FrontMatter
Acknowledgments
Contents
Summary
1 Difference Between Life Expectancy in the United States and Other High-Income Countries
2 Causes of Death, Health Indicators, and Divergence in Life Expectancy
3 The Role of Obesity
4 The Role of Physical Activity
5 The Role of Smoking
6 The Role of Social Networks and Social Integration
7 The Role of Health Care
8 The Role of Hormone Therapy
9 The Role of Inequality
10 Conclusions
References
Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff.

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