This book provides introductory coverage of growth and development throughout the lifespan. The content emphasizes normal aspects as well as the unique problems and health promotion needs of each age and stage of development. It features a strong health promotion theme structured around Healthy People 2010 objectives.
Chapter 1 Healthy People 2010 Chapter 2 Government Influences on Health Care Chapter 3 The Influence of Family on Developing a Lifestyle Chapter 4 Theories of Development Chapter 5 Prenatal Influences on Healthy Development Chapter 6 The Infant Chapter 7 Early Childhood Chapter 8 Middle Childhood Chapter 9 Adolescence Chapter 10 Young Adulthood Chapter 11 Middle Adulthood Chapter 12 Late Adulthood Chapter 13 Geriatrics: Advanced Old-Age Chapter 14 Planning for the End of a Generation Chapter 15 Bereavement
Appendix A: Immunization Schedules. (1) Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule, United States, 2002-2003 (2) Recommended Immunizations for Adults with Medical Conditions, United States, 2002-2003 Appendix B: Paradigm of Cultural Influence Across the Lifespan