Religion, Aging and Health
A Global Perspective: Compiled by the World Health Organization
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9780429670299 | |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | March 19, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9780429670299 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | March 19, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
This book, first published in 1989, attempts to identify from within religious cultures those elements of tradition, behaviour and lifestyle that are health protective in that, by adhering to them, physical, mental and social wellbeing will be maintained as people grow old. It examines how different faith traditions view aging and its impact on health.
This book, first published in 1989, attempts to identify from within religious cultures those elements of tradition, behaviour and lifestyle that are health protective in that, by adhering to them, physical, mental and social wellbeing will be maintained as people grow old. It examines how different faith traditions view aging and its impact on health.
