Gender and Health: The Effects of Constrained Choices and Social Policies

by Chloe E. Bird and Patricia P. Rieker

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Chloe Bird and Patricia Rieker argue that to improve men's and women's health, individuals, researchers, and policymakers must understand the social and biological sources of the perplexing gender differences in illness and longevity. Although individuals are increasingly aware of what they should do to improve health, competing demands for time, money, and attention discourage or prevent healthy behavior. Drawing on research and cross-national examples...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0521682800

ISBN13:9780521682800

Release Date:January 2008

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:274 Pages

Weight:0.95 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.3" x 9.0"

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