Kathryn Rexrode – författare
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Women and Health, Third Edition, Volume One offers a comprehensive exploration of health issues affecting women of all ages, from adolescence to maturity. Unlike other books that focus solely on reproductive health, this volume adopts a truly international perspective, addressing a wide range of topics, including osteoporosis, breast cancer, other cancers, domestic violence, sexually transmitted diseases, occupational hazards, eating disorders, heart disease, chronic illnesses, substance abuse, and societal and behavioral influences. Additionally, the book delves into the health of mid-life and older women, emphasizing the impact of genetics, sex, and gender on health, offering valuable insights for clinicians and health research scientists.
Provides a common language for epidemiologists, public health practitioners, and women’s health specialists to discuss the behavioral, cultural, and biological determinants of women’s healthCovers gender-specific risks and features of one organ system’s diseases and how they affect the health of other organ systemsOrients non-gerontologists on the importance of considering the entire lifecycle of women within research designs and treatment plans
1 954 kr
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Women and Health, Third Edition, Volume Two provides a comprehensive overview of health issues affecting women at various stages of life, from adolescence to old age. Unlike other books that focus solely on reproductive health, this volume covers a broad spectrum of topics including osteoporosis, breast cancer, domestic violence, sexually transmitted diseases, occupational hazards, eating disorders, heart disease, chronic illnesses, substance abuse, and the impact of societal and behavioral factors on health. Its international perspective ensures a holistic approach to understanding women's health.In this new edition, the book emphasizes the health of mid-life and older women, incorporating the latest scientific findings and controversies. It delves into genetics and the influence of sex and gender on health, offering valuable insights for lay readers, clinicians, and health research scientists. This edition captures the maturity of the field of women's health since previous editions, presenting an updated compendium of the epidemiology of health conditions affecting women throughout their lives.
Provides a common language for epidemiologists, public health practitioners, and women’s health specialists to discuss the behavioral, cultural, and biological determinants of women’s healthTeaches how the gender-specific risks and features of one organ system’s diseases affect the health of other organ systemsPresents critical information for non-gerontologists about the importance of considering the entire lifecycle of women within research designs and treatment plans
2 972 kr
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