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Peer reviewedHaug, Marie R. – Journal of Gerontology, 1981
Older persons are more likely to get physical checkups and overutilize the health care system for minor complaints, but are little different from the younger in underutilization for conditions which should receive a doctor's attention. There is a need to help the elderly sort out symptoms requiring attention. (Author)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis, Gerontology
Download full textMarshall, Carter L. – 1977
Focus in this preventive medicine monograph for health professionals is on consumer health education and the current and potential effects of mass communication on the quality of medical care. Following an introduction, the content is presented in four chapters. Chapter 1 covers the state of the art in consumer health education and discusses three…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection
