Marlene B. Goldman – författare

Women and Health is a comprehensive reference which addresses health issues affecting women of all ages--adolescence through maturity. It goes far beyond other books on this topic which concentrate only on reproductive health, and has a truly international perspective. It covers key issues ranging from osteoporosis to breast cancer and other cancers, domestic violence, sexually transmitted diseases, occupational hazards, eating disorders, heart disease and other chronic illnesses, substance abuse, and societal and behavioral influences on health. Women and Health covers not only those conditions that are unique to or occur more frequently in women, but also those that present differently or are treated differently in women.Key Features:* Comprehensive, in-depth review of all aspects of women''s health* Highlights key women''s health issues including osteoporosis, domestic violence, breast cancer, menopause, infertility, heart disease, and many others* Addresses international women''s health issues from a human rights and cultural perspective* Presents the latest research and clinical findings from leaders in their respective fields* Highlights controversies in treatment modalities* Challenges the medical community to address the impact of gender on health* Expands our thinking about the perceptions of disease and disorders in women* Challenges current status quo in health care delivery

Women and Health is a comprehensive reference that addresses health issues affecting women of all ages — from adolescence through maturity. It goes far beyond other books on this topic, which concentrate only on reproductive health, and has a truly international perspective. It covers key issues ranging from osteoporosis to breast cancer and other cancers, domestic violence, sexually transmitted diseases, occupational hazards, eating disorders, heart disease and other chronic illnesses, substance abuse, and societal and behavioral influences on health.In this second edition of Women and Health, chapters thoughtfully explore the current state of women''s health and health care, including the influences of sex and gender on the occurrence of a wide variety of diseases and conditions. All chapters have been extensively updated and emphasize the epidemiology of the condition — the etiology, occurrence, primary and secondary prevention (screening), risk factors, surveillance, changing trends over time, and critical analysis of the diagnostic and treatment options and controversies. Treatment sections in each chapter have been expanded to create a stronger dialogue between epidemiologists and women''s health practitioners.- Saves researchers and clinicians time in quickly accessing the very latest details on a broad range of women''s health issues, as opposed to searching through thousands of journal articles- 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 health- Researchers and medical specialists will learn how the gender-specific risks and features of one organ system''s diseases affect the health of other organ systems- For example: Hormone replacement therapy used to treat imbalance within the endocrine system is also being used to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease; Drugs developed for type 2 diabetes are now being used in chemoprevention- Orients the non-gerontologist about the importance of considering the entire life cycle of women within research designs and treatment plans- Professors teaching courses in women''s health will use slides and additional materials to structure lectures/courses; students will use slides as a unique resource to study for exams

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

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

Women and Health addresses health issues affecting women of all ages — from adolescence through maturity. It goes far beyond other books on this topic, which concentrate only on reproductive health, and has a truly international perspective. It covers key issues ranging from osteoporosis to breast cancer and other cancers, domestic violence, sexually transmitted diseases, occupational hazards, eating disorders, heart disease and other chronic illnesses, substance abuse, and societal and behavioral influences on health.In this third edition of Women and Health, the chapters address health issues that affect women across the life course with a special emphasis on the health of mid-life and older women. The field of women’s health has matured since the first and second edition, such as genetics and the impact of sex and gender on health, providing the opportunity to capture the latest scientific findings and controversies. The book provides a comprehensive compendium of the epidemiology of health conditions affecting women over the life course for the lay reader, clinician, and health research scientist.