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Coping with Methuselah [[electronic resource] ] : the impact of molecular biology on medicine and society / / Henry J. Aaron, William B. Schwartz, editors
| Coping with Methuselah [[electronic resource] ] : the impact of molecular biology on medicine and society / / Henry J. Aaron, William B. Schwartz, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : Brookings Institution Press, c2004 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (313 p.) |
| Disciplina | 304.6/45 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
AaronHenry J
SchwartzWilliam B. <1922-2009.> |
| Soggetto topico |
Longevity - Social aspects
Life expectancy - Social aspects Old age - Social aspects Medical technology - Social aspects |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 0-8157-9630-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Front Cover; Inside Flap; Title Page; Copyright Information; Table of Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; The Impact of the Revolution in Biomedical Research on Life Expectancy by 2050; Our Uncertain Demographic Future; The Changing Face of Health Care; Labor Market Effects of Dramatic Longevity Improvement; The Impact of Major Improvements in Life Expectancy on the Financing of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; Ethical Aspects of Major Increases in Life Span and Life Expectancy; Increased Life Expectancy: A Global Perspective; Contributors; Index; Back Cover |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910449859003321 |
| Washington, D.C., : Brookings Institution Press, c2004 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Coping with Methuselah [[electronic resource] ] : the impact of molecular biology on medicine and society / / Henry J. Aaron, William B. Schwartz, editors
| Coping with Methuselah [[electronic resource] ] : the impact of molecular biology on medicine and society / / Henry J. Aaron, William B. Schwartz, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : Brookings Institution Press, c2004 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (313 p.) |
| Disciplina | 304.6/45 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
AaronHenry J
SchwartzWilliam B. <1922-2009.> |
| Soggetto topico |
Longevity - Social aspects
Life expectancy - Social aspects Old age - Social aspects Medical technology - Social aspects |
| ISBN | 0-8157-9630-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Front Cover; Inside Flap; Title Page; Copyright Information; Table of Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; The Impact of the Revolution in Biomedical Research on Life Expectancy by 2050; Our Uncertain Demographic Future; The Changing Face of Health Care; Labor Market Effects of Dramatic Longevity Improvement; The Impact of Major Improvements in Life Expectancy on the Financing of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; Ethical Aspects of Major Increases in Life Span and Life Expectancy; Increased Life Expectancy: A Global Perspective; Contributors; Index; Back Cover |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910783452003321 |
| Washington, D.C., : Brookings Institution Press, c2004 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Coping with Methuselah : the impact of molecular biology on medicine and society / / Henry J. Aaron, William B. Schwartz, editors
| Coping with Methuselah : the impact of molecular biology on medicine and society / / Henry J. Aaron, William B. Schwartz, editors |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : Brookings Institution Press, c2004 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (313 p.) |
| Disciplina | 304.6/45 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
AaronHenry J
SchwartzWilliam B. <1922-2009.> |
| Soggetto topico |
Longevity - Social aspects
Life expectancy - Social aspects Old age - Social aspects Medical technology - Social aspects |
| ISBN | 0-8157-9630-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Front Cover; Inside Flap; Title Page; Copyright Information; Table of Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; The Impact of the Revolution in Biomedical Research on Life Expectancy by 2050; Our Uncertain Demographic Future; The Changing Face of Health Care; Labor Market Effects of Dramatic Longevity Improvement; The Impact of Major Improvements in Life Expectancy on the Financing of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; Ethical Aspects of Major Increases in Life Span and Life Expectancy; Increased Life Expectancy: A Global Perspective; Contributors; Index; Back Cover |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910825854003321 |
| Washington, D.C., : Brookings Institution Press, c2004 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Explaining divergent levels of longevity in high-income countries [[electronic resource] /] / Eileen M. Crimmins, Samuel H. Preston, and Barney Cohen, editors
| Explaining divergent levels of longevity in high-income countries [[electronic resource] /] / Eileen M. Crimmins, Samuel H. Preston, and Barney Cohen, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academies Press, c2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | xi, 182 p. : col. ill |
| Disciplina | 304.6/45 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
CrimminsEileen M
PrestonSamuel H CohenBarney <1959-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Life expectancy
Longevity Life expectancy - United States Longevity - United States |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-283-21338-9
9786613213389 0-309-18641-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910456510403321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academies Press, c2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Explaining divergent levels of longevity in high-income countries [[electronic resource] /] / Eileen M. Crimmins, Samuel H. Preston, and Barney Cohen, editors
| Explaining divergent levels of longevity in high-income countries [[electronic resource] /] / Eileen M. Crimmins, Samuel H. Preston, and Barney Cohen, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academies Press, c2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | xi, 182 p. : col. ill |
| Disciplina | 304.6/45 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
CrimminsEileen M
PrestonSamuel H CohenBarney <1959-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Life expectancy
Longevity Life expectancy - United States Longevity - United States |
| ISBN |
0-309-21710-5
1-283-21338-9 9786613213389 0-309-18641-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910781798703321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academies Press, c2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Explaining divergent levels of longevity in high-income countries / / Eileen M. Crimmins, Samuel H. Preston, and Barney Cohen, editors
| Explaining divergent levels of longevity in high-income countries / / Eileen M. Crimmins, Samuel H. Preston, and Barney Cohen, editors |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academies Press, c2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | xi, 182 p. : col. ill |
| Disciplina | 304.6/45 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
CrimminsEileen M
PrestonSamuel H CohenBarney <1959-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Life expectancy
Longevity Life expectancy - United States Longevity - United States |
| ISBN |
0-309-21710-5
1-283-21338-9 9786613213389 0-309-18641-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | FrontMatter -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Summary -- 1 Difference Between Life Expectancy in the United States and Other High-Income Countries -- 2 Causes of Death, Health Indicators, and Divergence in Life Expectancy -- 3 The Role of Obesity -- 4 The Role of Physical Activity -- 5 The Role of Smoking -- 6 The Role of Social Networks and Social Integration -- 7 The Role of Health Care -- 8 The Role of Hormone Therapy -- 9 The Role of Inequality -- 10 Conclusions -- References -- Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910810359003321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academies Press, c2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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