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A social perspective on compression of morbidity

Compression of Morbidity Workshop

Author: Kendig, H.
Year: 1998
Type: Manuscript

Abstract:

The research presented focuses on illness and health in the broader context of older people's lives and their place in Australian society. It reviews the information sources on this topic, presents findings on the meaning of sickness and health, preventing illness and disability and the consequences of illness for well being and indepenedence. The paper concludes by considering implications for the future in policy formulation and research funding.

Further Details

Publish Dates 28 July 1998
Publish Location Canberra
Publisher Department of Health and Family Services
Accession Number December, 2010
Keywords Australia, older, health improvement, policy compliance

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