Author Description

Examines current knowledge, clinical methods, research, and emerging trends in children's health behavior. Brings together the work of leading experts from both the behavioral science and pediatric medical communities, pinpointing areas of agreement and interrelatedness as well as divergent theories and approaches. Provides specific research tactics for the study of child health in the natural environment and shows how to apply these to health, treatment, and behavioral problems experienced by parents, patients, and professionals. Major topics of interest include determinants of health problems in children; risk factor reduction and primary prevention; and treatment and management of chronic childhood disorders.