Health and Behavior: The Interplay of Biological, Behavioral, and Societal InfluencesHealth and Behavior reviews our improved understanding of the complex interplay among biological, psychological, and social influences and explores findings suggested by recent research-including interventions at multiple levels that we can employ to improve human health. The book covers three main areas:
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Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 | |
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Interventions Targeted at Individuals 191 | |
Families and Health 209 | |
References 221 | |
EVALUATING AND DISSEMINATING | |
Tobacco 335 | |
Application of Research Results 347 | |
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