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