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Insel, Paul M.

Core concepts in health / Paul M. Insel, Walton T. Roth ; Kirstan Price, developmental editor. - 9th edition - Boston : Mayfield Pub. Co., 2002. - xxix, 698, [39] p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Part one: Establishing a basis for wellness
Chapter 1: Taking charge of your health
Chapter 2: Stress : the constant challenge
Chapter 3: Psychological health

Part two: Understanding Sexuality
Chapter 4: Intimate relationships
Chapter 5: Sex and your body
Chapter 6: Contraception
Chapter 7: Abortion
Chapter 8: Pregnancy and Childbirth

Part three: Making responsible decisions: substance and abuse
Chapter 9: Nutrition basics
Chapter 10: Exercise for health and fitness
Chapter 11: Weight management

Part four: Getting fit
Chapter 12: Nutrition basics
Chapter 13: Exercise for health and fitness
Chapter 14: Weight management

Part five: Protecting yourself from disease
Chapter 15: Cardiovascular disease
Chapter 16: Cancer
Chapter 17: Immunity and infection
Chapter 18: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Part six: Accepting physical limits
Chapter 19: Aging: a vital process
Chapter 20: Dying and death

Part seven: Making choices in health care
Chapter 21: Health care: convectional and complementary medicine
Chapter 22: Self-care: skills for the health care consumer

Part eight: Improving your chances: personal safety and environmental health
Chapter 23: Personal safety : protecting yourself from unintentional injuries and violence
Chapter 24: Environmental health.


System requirements: Windows 95, 97, 98 or NT; Pentium PC; 32 MB RAM minimum; CD-ROM drive or Macintosh.

ISBN: 0767423704 9780767423700

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Health--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Dewey Class. No.: WA 100 I591 2004