Minorities, aging, and health
By: edited by Kyriakos S. Markides, Manuel R. Miranda.
Contributors: Markides, Kyriakos S.; Miranda, Manuel, 1939-
Publisher: Sage Publications
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 467
Subjects: Minority older people -- Health and hygiene -- United States; Minority older people -- Medical care -- United States
Description: Ethnic minorities represent a growing percentage of the elderly population in the United States. Yet, the impact of aging on minority groups and subgroups has only been partially studied. Now, Minorities, Aging, and Health begins to fill the gap and open up the debate on how to provide for the specific needs of an increasingly diverse elderly population.

In order to provided as complete and current overview as possible, the contributors examine a variety of populations, including Hispanics, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans. Some specific issues covered in this volume include: mortality and life expectancy, the incidence of disease and disabilities, diet and nutrition, access to health services and long-term care, and public health care policy.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.