Main description:

This encyclopedia advances the understanding of behavioral medicine principles and clinical applications among researchers and practitioners in medicine, psychology, public health, epidemiology, nursing, and social work. In addition, the encyclopedia provides useful synergies for sociologists, anthropologists, and undergraduates with some interest in the interface of human health and behavior.

Areas covered include quality of life and lifespan issues; population, health policy, and advocacy issues; health promotion and disease prevention; behavioral care in all types of settings; biological, psychological, and person factors in health behavior change; professional development and practice-related issues; and much more.

This encyclopedia is the first resource to which readers turn for factual, relevant, and comprehensive information to aid in delivering the highest quality services.

Contents:

Topics covered include: addictive disorders and substance abuse; anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues; aging; adolescent health; behavioral cardiology; behavioral oncology; behavioral orthopedics and sports medicine; chronic diseases; disability and rehabilitation; epidemiology and biostatistics; genetics and genomics; healthcare policy and administration; health promotion and disease prevention; health psychology; integrative medicine; nutrition, eating disorders, and obesity; physical activity and exercise; psychoneuroimmunology; professional issues; public health; quality-of-life; research design and methodology; sexual and reproductive health; stress and coping; and much more