Human Factors Research Needs for an Aging Population

Human Factors Research Needs for an Aging Population
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 98
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ISBN-10 : 9780309041782
ISBN-13 : 0309041783
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Download or read book Human Factors Research Needs for an Aging Population written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1990-02-01 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the demographic, sociological, and ecological background of the aging society, identifies human factors problems associated with aging, summarizes currently relevant information, and recommends directions for research. It suggests a program of research and technology development for the purpose of ameliorating the effects of functional changes that accompany the aging process and provides a basis for additional research and application of human factors engineering data to the design of environments in which aging people must function.


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