Download or read book The Stationery Office Annual Catalogue 2002 written by Stationery Office and published by . This book was released on 2003-11-04 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stationery Office annual Catalogue 2002

Download or read book Simulating an Ageing Population written by Anders Klevmarken and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2008-02-29 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the international exchange of scientific information. This series represents a range of geographic and subject matter interests in economics, and includes books from various areas of macroeconomics and microeconomics.

Download or read book Nutrition Through the Life Cycle written by Prakash Shetty and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2007-10-31 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutrition is viewed traditionally as the specific dietary requirements of different age groups, without exploring diet in the context of a life-long contributory factor to well-being. Nutrition Through the Life Cycle summarises what is known about the relationship between diet and health at different points in the life cycle, and the nutritional requirements of individuals of different ages. Nutrition policy and health promotion are discussed, together with how dietary interventions can provide long-term benefits to individuals and populations. Also covered are the major dietary challenges that exist in modern society, including the rise in incidence of obesity in both children and adolescents, anaemia in children and adolescents, and diet-related cancers. This book is published in association with Leatherhead Food International.

Download or read book The Stationery Office Annual Catalogue written by Stationery Office (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book What Works in Tackling Health Inequalities written by Sheena Asthana and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book identifies the key targets for intervention through a detailed exploration of the pathways and processes that give rise to health inequalities across the lifecourse. It sets this against an examination of both local practice and the national policy context to establish what works in health inequalities policy, how and why. Authoritative yet accessible, the book provides a comprehensive account of theory, policy and practice. What Works in Tackling Health Inequalities? is essential reading for academics and students in medical sociology, social psychology, social policy and public health, and for policy makers and practitioners working in public health and social exclusion."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book Multicultural Handbook of Food Nutrition and Dietetics written by Aruna Thaker and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multicultural Handbook of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics is the must have practical resource for dietitians, nutritionists and students working with both well settled but also recently migrated ethnic groups. Written by a team of authors drawn from the British Dietetic Association's Specialist Multicultural Nutrition Group the book provides in-depth information to equip the reader in the provision of nutrition advice to minority groups. Spanning a broad range of cultural groups the book seeks to consider religious and cultural requirements in relation to traditional diets; research on migration studies and chronic disease states; and nutrition and dietetic treatment in relation to key chronic diseases.

Download or read book Men Masculinities and Poverty in the UK written by Sandy Ruxton and published by Oxfam. This book was released on 2002 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Men, Masculinities, and Poverty in the UK was commissioned by Oxfam's UK Poverty Programme to explore how changing economic, social, and political circumstances are affecting gender relations. Sandy Ruxton draws upon a review of the relevant literature and the experience of a wide range of community-based groups across the UK, in particular those working in the fields of employment training, men's health, gender-based violence, and fatherhood. He highlights the importance of using a coherent gender analysis to assess the nature, scope, and effectiveness of work with men, and concludes with recommendations for developing work with men in the UK in order to address poverty and gender inequality.

Download or read book Healthy Ageing written by BNF (British Nutrition Foundation) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Year on year, countries across the world continue to see an increase in life expectancy, largely attributed to the impact of modern medicine and disease eradication. There is now increasing evidence that environmental factors such as diet and lifestyle also have a significant role to play. However with this increase in years there often comes an unfortunate rise in chronic morbidity, with the quality of later life severely compromised by ill health. With age being the single greatest risk factor for a large proportion of common medical conditions, this latest report from the British Nutrition Foundation looks in detail at the role nutrition and physical activity can play in ensuring that the older adults of tomorrow can lead not only longer, but healthier lives. Written by a team of well known and respected experts Describes the role of diet and lifestyle in the ageing process of the major body organs and tissues including the brain, heart, gastrointestinal tract, musculoskeletal tissues, eyes, teeth and skin, as well as immune and endocrine systems Provides essential information for anyone involved in promoting health and quality of life for older people Each chapter includes a summary of the key points, as well as important recommendations to help identify long-term strategies for healthy ageing An overview of the main messages of the report are provided in a practical question and answer format suitable for lay readers Full of invaluable information on a subject which is set to increase in importance as the average age of populations rise worldwide, this book is crucial reading for students of nutrition, dietetics and food science, clinical nutritionists, public health nutritionists and policy makers. It will also provide an excellent reference for those working in the food industry and for nutritional supplement manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies.

Download or read book Health and Social Research in Multiethnic Societies written by James Y. Nazroo and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-09-27 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents a ready source of information on the methodological issues facing research on ethnicity, which is highly relevant to a wide variety of health, economic and social issues in modern societies. Straightforward in its approach and accessible to those who are not specialists in studies of ethnicity, Health and Social Research in Multiethnic Societies provides essential and clear guidance on appropriate methods. Topics covered include: approaches to conceptualizing ethnicity and understanding the context of ethnicity in modern societies ethical issues and the political context within which ethnicity research is conducted engagement with researched communities, and with users more broadly cultural competence in research practical issues faced by both qualitative and quantitative research use of secondary and administrative data sources for research. Using a combination of critical analysis and case studies to illustrate the benefits and pitfalls of particular approaches, this volume provides access to core issues relevant to research with ethnic minority groups. It is a vital resource for those carrying out, and using, what is a considerable body of research, including students, academics, researchers, and research commissioners.

Download or read book Change Challenge and School Nursing written by Anita Franklin and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change, Challenge and School Nursing looks at both the health needs of young people and good practice in school nursing. Based on a survey of almost three thousand pupils, it examines young people's views on their own health, their support needs, where they turn to for advice, and their contacts with school nurses. Interviews with school nursing professionals, provide a 'snapshot' of school nursing services in transition from a medical model to a public health role, outlining provision, priorities and how young people's health needs are being addressed. The challenges in providing an effective service for all young people are highlighted and taking the views and experiences of young users into account will help to meet some of these. The lessons from this research are broadly applicable across the service.

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Download or read book Growing Older Quality Of Life In Old Age written by Hagan Hennessy, Catherine and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2004-09-01 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume introduces the work of the Economic and Social Reseach Council (ESRC) funded Growing Older Programme (1999-2004) and provides a showcase for the other volumes in the series. It focuses on ways in which quality of life can be extended for older people and offers short research-based summaries of key findings on a variety of core topics with a major emphasis on the views of older people themselves. Many of the leading names in social gerontology in the United Kingdom have contributed their findings, providing the most up-to-date and broad-ranging information available on quality of life in old age. Topics discussed include: · Defining and measuring quality of life · Inequalities in quality of life · Technology and the built environment · Healthy and active ageing · Family and support networks · Participation and grandparenthood Growing Olderis suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of social gerontology, sociology and social policy. It is of interest to professionals working with older people, including social workers, gerontology nurses and community support workers. There are also important findings for policy-makers. Contributors: Sara Arber; Madhavi Bajekal; David Blane; John Bond; Ann Bowling; Jabeer Butt; Lynda Clarke; Joanne Cook; Kate Davidson; Murna Downs; Zahava Gabriel; Ini Grewal; Catherine Hagan Hennessey; Caroline Holland; Gill Hubbard; Leonie Kellaher; Charlotte MacDonald; Tony Maltby; Jo Moriarty; Joan Murphy; James Nazroo; Sheila M. Peace; Chris Phillipson; Ceridwen Roberts; Sasha Scambler; Thomas Scharf; Allison Smith; Susan Tester; Christina Victor; Alan Walker; Lorna Warren.

Download or read book The Social Context of Ageing written by Christina Victor and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-12-20 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive text focuses on the social contexts of ageing, looking at the diversity of ageing and older people, and at different factors that are important to experiences of old age and ageing. It includes key chapters on: theoretical and methodological bases for the study of ageing demographic context of the 'ageing' population health and illness family and social networks formal and informal care and other services for older people. Providing an invaluable introduction to the major issues involved in the study of ageing, this book is essential reading for students of sociology, gerontology, social policy, health and social care, and professionals working with older people.

Download or read book The Sociology of Healthcare written by Alan Clarke and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sociology of Healthcare, Second Edition explores the impact of current social changes on health, illness and healthcare, and provides an overview of the fundamental concerns in these areas. This new edition features a brand new chapter entitled End of Life which will help health and social care workers to respond with confidence to one of the most difficult and challenging areas of care. The End of Life chapter includes information on changing attitudes to death, theories of death and dying, and palliative care. All chapters have been thoroughly updated to address diversity issues such as gender, ethnicity and disability. In addition, expanded and updated chapters include Childhood and Adolescence and Health Inequalities. The text is further enhanced through the use of case studies that relate theory to professional practice, and discussion questions to aid understanding. Links to websites direct the reader to further information on health, social wellbeing and government policies. This book is essential reading for all students of healthcare including nursing, medicine, midwifery and health studies and for those studying healthcare as part of sociology, social care and social policy degrees. In an age when health policy follows an individualist model of personal responsibility this book by Alan Clarke demonstrates with a vast array of evidence, just how much there is such a thing as society. An excellent overall book.Dr. Stephen Cowden, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Coventry University

Download or read book The Essential Guide to the New FRCR Part 2A and Radiology Boards written by David D. Maudgil and published by Radcliffe Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes account of recent changes in the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) Part 2A examination. It includes basic radiological science questions as well as the original clinical imaging component, and in particular it discusses cross sectional imaging at an advanced level. Many of these questions are also very useful in preparation for the American Boards Exam in Radiology. Unlike other books in this field, this essential guide provides full explanatory answers and bibliography. Questions are divided into subject chapters corresponding to those in the current FRCR Part 2A syllabus, and structured in an identical fashion to the actual exam.

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