Huckstadt publishes chapter on chronic illness in textbook

Alicia Huckstadt, School of Nursing professor, has published the Health Promotion chapter in Larsen and Lubkin's 2016 "Chronic Illness: Impact & Intervention." This textbook is widely used in the education of health professionals.

Chronic illness is common, costly and preventable. Many of the chronic diseases people succumb to are caused by poor health behaviors. Huckstadt's chapter focuses on the major causes of morbidity and the barriers people face that make behaviors difficult to change without help. It also discusses the issues and impact of chronic illness and covers interventions, resources and challenges. The chapter also includes proactive steps to take after being diagnosed with a chronic illness.