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Core concepts in health / [compiled by] Paul M. Insel, Walton T. Roth ; Kristan Price, developmental editor. - 9th edition, 2004 update. - Boston : McGraw Hill, c2004. - xxxii, (various pagings) : col. ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 computer optical disc.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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 and Communication
Chapter 5 Sex and Your Body
Chapter 6 Contraception
Chapter 7 Abortion
Chapter 8 Pregnancy and Childbirth

PART THREE: MAKING RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS: SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE
Chapter 9 The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs
Chapter 10 The Responsible Use of Alcohol
Chapter 11 Toward a Tobacco-free Society

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 Health
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 Conventional and Complementary Medicine: Skills for the Health Care Consumer
Chapter 22 Personal Safety: Protecting Yourself from Unintentional Injuries and Violence
Chapter 23 Environmental Health


ISBN: 0072559136 (softcover) 9780072559132

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Health.

LC Class. No.: WA 100 I591c 2004