Physiological Basis of Aging and Geriatrics |
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| Editor:
| Timiras, Paola S. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8493-0948-9 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2002 |
| Publisher: | CRC Press LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $190.00 |
Book Description:
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Extensively revised and updated to reflect the current state of knowledge in the study of aging, the third edition of the bestselling Physiological Basis of Aging and Geriatrics provides an even more complete profile of the aging of individuals and populations. It includes aspects of demographic, comparative, and differential aging together with a discussion of the several theories of aging. It shows how body functions change with aging, describes how both genetic and environmental...
More DescriptionExtensively revised and updated to reflect the current state of knowledge in the study of aging, the third edition of the bestselling Physiological Basis of Aging and Geriatrics provides an even more complete profile of the aging of individuals and populations. It includes aspects of demographic, comparative, and differential aging together with a discussion of the several theories of aging. It shows how body functions change with aging, describes how both genetic and environmental factors influence aging-related changes, and addresses some of the clinical consequences of these changes for health and longevity.