The following is a partial list of books and scientific papers that you might find helpful in learning more about some of the ideas and concepts expressed in this book. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it features many of the studies mentioned in the book and will get you started in embracing the principles I’ve detailed. These materials can also open other doors for further research and inquiry. For access to more studies and an ongoing, updated list of references, please visit www.marcschoen.com. If you do not see a reference listed here that was mentioned in the book, please refer to the website, where a more comprehensive list is found.
Chapter 2
National Center for Health Statistics at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s website for facts on population health: www.cdc.gov/nchs/. Note that these numbers tend to change or be reported differently by other organizations; for example, in the fall of 2011, the Commonwealth Fund reported that the United States placed last among sixteen high-income, industrialized nations when it comes to deaths that could potentially have been prevented by timely access to effective health care. You can access this particular finding at www.commonwealthfund.org and search for the following: “New Study: U.S. Ranks Last Among High-Income Nations on Preventable Deaths, Lagging Behind as Others Improve More Rapidly.”
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 7
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Chapter 8
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Chapter 9
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