The epidemiology of medical diseases and associated behavioral risk factors
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2018
Department/School
Psychology
Publication Title
Behavioral Medicine and Integrated Care: Efficient Delivery of Effective Treatments
Abstract
Drastic improvements in public health paired with advancements in medicine have lowered infant mortality and significantly boosted the average life span (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2003). As a result, many of the challenges healthcare professionals face have shifted from the treatment of acute illnesses to a focus on the management and prevention of chronic disease (CDC, 2003, 2013). This is partially due to the fact that outbreaks of deadly communicable diseases have been greatly reduced, such as tuberculosis, small pox, and measles. Simultaneously, increased rates of noncommunicable, chronic conditions, as a result of longer life spans and problematic lifestyles, have led to new areas of foci for healthcare professionals.
Recommended Citation
Lindeman, S., Nolan, J., & Maragakis, A. (2018). The epidemiology of medical diseases and associated behavioral risk factors. In M. P. Duckworth & W. T. O’Donohue (Eds.), Behavioral medicine and Integrated care: Efficient delivery of effective treatments (pp. 29–49). Springer International. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93003-9_3
Comments
A. Maragakis is a faculty member in EMU's Department of Psychology.