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.