Intro; Contents; About the Editors and Contributors; Chapter 1: Introduction; History; Part One: Epidemiological Research in Music and Public Health in the Nordic Countries; Part Two: Empirical Studies as a Basis for Theories on Music and Public Health; Part Three: Music as a Prophylactic Resource - Examples of Projects and Initiatives; References; Part I: Epidemiological Research in Music and Public Health in the Nordic Countries; Chapter 2: Music and Health in Everyday Life in Denmark: Associations Between the Use of Music and Health-Related Outcomes in Adult Danes; Introduction

Theoretical Framework: Health MusickingMaterials and Methods; Statistical Analysis; Results; Discussion; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Are Playing Instruments, Singing or Participating in Theatre Good for Population Health? Associations with Self-Rated Health and All-Cause Mortality in the HUNT3 Study (2006-2008), Norway; Introduction; Material and Methods; Cultural Activities; Ethics; Statistical Analysis; Results; Discussion; Strengths, Limitations and Methodological Issues; Conclusion; Main Message; References; Chapter 4: Music Practice and Emotion Handling; Introduction

Cultural Activity and AlexithymiaInterviews About Piano Playing Adjusting for Genetic Factors; Childhood Factors Predicting Continued Playing; Creative Jobs: Are Musical People More Likely to Work in Creative Jobs?; Conclusion; References; Part II: Theoretical Perspectives on Music and Public Health; Chapter 5: How Does Music Translate Itself Biologically in a Public Health Context?; Introduction; Neurobiological Background: Emotional and Social Competence; Music Psychophysiology; Psychophysiology of Music Performance; Studies of Long-Term Bodily Effects of Repeated Music Making or Dancing

Dance and MusicArt Psychotherapy in Rehabilitation; Conclusions; References; Chapter 6: How Music and Social Engagement Provides Healthy Aging and Prevents Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia; Introduction; Healthy Aging; Growth and Cognitive Reserve; Norepinephrine, Locus Coeruleus and Arousal; Dementia; Sensory Decline; Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia; Eye Contact and Trust; Alzheimer's Disease and the Locus Coeruleus; Music; Listening to and Practicing Music; Dancing; Music and Memory; Music and Pupil Response

Music and Social Engagement for Preventing BPSDConclusion; References; Chapter 7: Music as a Forum for Social-Emotional Health; Social-Emotional Competence (SEC) as a Link Between Music and Mental Health; Music Is Fundamentally Social and Emotional; What Is Social-Emotional Competence?; Music and Social-Emotional Competence; Music-Based Programs for Promoting Social-Emotional Competence; Conclusion; References; Chapter 8: Partnerships for Health Musicking: A Case for Connecting Music Therapy and Public Health Practices; Introduction