Health Psychology
- ISBN-10
- 1136841512
- ISBN-13
- 9781136841514
- Series
- Health Psychology
- Category
- Medical
- Pages
- 206
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002-01-04
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Author
- Anthony Curtis
Description
This simple and concise introduction to the psychology of health is the perfect text for students new to the area. Topics covered include health policy and epidemiology, genetic factors in disease, the experience of illness as a patient, beliefs and attitudes, stress, pain and healthy lifestyles.
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