Hales, Dianne R., 1950-

An invitation to health / Dianne Hales. - 12th edition - Australia ; United States : Wadsworth, c2007. - 1 v. (various pagings) : col. ill., col. maps ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Section I: TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH.
1. Your Invitation to Health.
2. Changing for Life.
3. Psychological Health.
4. Personal Stress Management.

Section II: HEALTHY LIFESTYLES.
5. The Joy of Fitness.
6. Personal Nutrition.
7. Taking Control of Your Weight.

Section III: RESPONSIBLE SEXUALITY.
8. Communicating and Relating.
9. Personal Sexuality.
10. Reproductive Choices.

Section IV: AVOIDING HEALTH RISKS.
11. Avoiding Addictive Behaviors and Drug Abuse.
12. Alcohol Use, Misuse, and Abuse.
13. Tobacco Use, Misuse, and Abuse.

Section V: PROTECTING YOUR HEALTH.
14. Defending Yourself Against Infectious Diseases.
15. Keeping Your Heart Healthy.
16. Preventing Cancer and Other Illnesses.
17. Health-Care Consumerism and Complementary/Alternative Medicine.

Section VI: HEALTH IN CONTEXT.
18. Healthy Aging and the Circle of Life.
19. Staying Safe: Preventing Injury, Violence, and Victimization.
20. Working Toward a Healthy Environment.

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