Topics in Health Psychology

Comprises the proceedings of the first International Expert Conference on Health Psychology held at Tilburg University, The Netherlands, July 1986. Contributors examine the role health psychology may play in the reduction of morbidity and mortality for cancer, coronary heart disease and respiratory disorders. Stress is on preventative measures such as proper diet, exercise, no smoking, adequate sleep. There is also discussion of behavioral immunogens and pathogens, psychological and psychosocial aspects of medical events and procedures, health-related problems and interventions in occupational and educational settings. Chapters are supported by recent research results.