Is there a religious factor in health?

This paper reviews epidemiologic studies employing religion as an independent construct, and finds that most epidemiologists have an extremely limited appreciation of religion. After a historical overview of empirical religion and health research, some theoretical considerations are offered, followe...

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Authors: Levin, Jeffrey S. 1959- (Author) ; Schiller, Preston L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [1987]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 1987, Volume: 26, Issue: 1, Pages: 9-36
Further subjects:B Cardiovascular Disease
B Hypertension
B General Health
B Health Status
B Epidemiologic Study
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)