Healthy ageing in Asia : culture and tradition in prevention and wellness /
Healthy ageing in Asia : culture and tradition in prevention and wellness /
edited by Goh Cheng Soon, Gerard Bodeker, Kishan Kariippanon.
- 1st ed.
- 326 p. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Asia is the worlds most populous region and has the highest per capita number of older people in the world. Asia also is home to the healthy ageing traditions of Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine and the rich regional traditions of Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. This book addresses policy related to ageing, traditional Asian approaches to ageing, an integrated medical systems approach to ageing, ageing in place, and community empowerment"--
9780367488741 9780367473884
Aging--Health aspects--Asia.
Older people--Health and hygiene--Asia.
362.6095 / H4341
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Asia is the worlds most populous region and has the highest per capita number of older people in the world. Asia also is home to the healthy ageing traditions of Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine and the rich regional traditions of Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. This book addresses policy related to ageing, traditional Asian approaches to ageing, an integrated medical systems approach to ageing, ageing in place, and community empowerment"--
9780367488741 9780367473884
Aging--Health aspects--Asia.
Older people--Health and hygiene--Asia.
362.6095 / H4341