In 2001 Americans spent 1.4 trillion on health care services. By 2010 healthcare costs are forecasted to approach 20 of the United States Gross NationalProduct.... » 

In 2001 Americans spent 1.4 trillion on health care services. By 2010 healthcare costs are forecasted to approach 20 of the United States Gross NationalProduct. Technology Applications in Prevention highlights muchneededtechnologybased preventionintervention methods that can help contain healthcosts. From alcohol abuse prevention for youth to Webbased continuingeducation for service providers this book provides you with a useful crosssection of the current state of the art in the application of technology toprevention and intervention. «