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Transcultural Geriatrics
Caring for the Elderly of Indo-Asian Origin
- 384 pages
- English
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About this book
Includes colour illustrations This practical reference draws together the combined expertise of a wide range of health professionals in managing this condition. Their work is soundly based on recent research into its pathology manifestations and treatment to develop appropriate management strategies. Part of the value in this book lies in its reference to patient perspectives and how they can contribute to the most effective care.
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MedicineTable of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents
- Preface
- About the authors
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Transcultural geriatrics and the Indo-Asians: an international perspective
- 2 Historical perspective of immigration: the Indo-Asians abroad
- 3 Ethnicity and ethnic elders: the sociocultural background
- 4 Indo-Asians: ethnicity and clinical practice
- 5 Diabetes mellitus and the Indo-Asians
- 6 Hypertension in Indo-Asians
- 7 Cardiovascular disease
- 8 Stroke and the Indo-Asians
- 9 Travellers’ illnesses in Indo-Asian elders
- 10 Psychiatrie problems in Indo-Asians
- 11 Death and bereavement among Indo-Asians
- 12 Alternative medicine and Indo-Asian elders
- 13 Commonly encountered medical problems
- 14 The Indian subcontinent
- 15 Useful organisations and contacts
- Index
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