Topics in Health Psychology

Topics in Health Psychology
ISBN-10
0471919756
ISBN-13
9780471919759
Category
Psychology / General
Pages
328
Language
English
Published
1988-11-17
Publisher
Wiley
Authors
Irwin G. Sarason, Charles D. Spielberger, S. Maes

Description

Comprises the proceedings of the first International Expert Conference on Health Psychology held at Tilburg University, The Netherlands, July 1986. Contributors examine the role health psychology may play in the reduction of morbidity and mortality for cancer, coronary heart disease and respiratory disorders. Stress is on preventative measures such as proper diet, exercise, no smoking, adequate sleep. There is also discussion of behavioral immunogens and pathogens, psychological and psychosocial aspects of medical events and procedures, health-related problems and interventions in occupational and educational settings. Chapters are supported by recent research results.

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