ISBN: 0780809998

Adults make decisions every day about what to eat, whether to exercise, whether to drink or smoke, or whether to see a doctor or have a screening test. These types of decisions all play a… More...

Adults make decisions every day about what to eat, whether to exercise, whether to drink or smoke, or whether to see a doctor or have a screening test. These types of decisions all play an important role in overall health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 12 percent of all adults report a limitation in normal activities due to chronic health conditions. Statistics also reveal that 66 percent of adults twenty years of age and older are overweight, only 30 percent engage in regular exercise, and 21 percent currently smoke. administration and medicine economics,administration and policy,clinical,diseases,education and reference,health care delivery,internal medicine,medical books,medicine,medicine and health sciences Pathology, Omnigraphics, Incorporated<

ISBN: 9780780809994

This reference provides information for adults who need to make health-related choices. It gives background and advice on choosing healthcare providers, understanding insurance options, m… More...

This reference provides information for adults who need to make health-related choices. It gives background and advice on choosing healthcare providers, understanding insurance options, maintaining a healthy weight, breaking free of high-risk behaviors such as smoking, and preventing cancer and other serious illnesses. It describes recommended screening tests, and touches on other aging-related concerns, including menopause, prostate problems, and cognitive changes. A glossary, a directory of resources, and tips on caring for aging parents are also included. Material is drawn from publications issued by the National Institutes of Health and other agencies and associations. Media >, [PU: Omnigraphics]<