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Encyclopedia of Mental Health
Inbunden, 2001
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As the effects of such issues as depression, domestic violence, and AIDS continue to impact society, individuals have a greater need for information about their emotional and mental well-being. The growth in the number of mental health studies and in the percentage of Americans who now seek …
Encyclopedia of Fertility and Infertility
Av Carol Turkington, Michael M. Alper
Inbunden, 2001
826 kr
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Approximately five million American couples cannot conceive children. For those who do conceive, some women experience difficulty carrying the child to term. As a result, more than fifteen percent of all American women have received some form of fertility treatment. Although knowledge and …
Encyclopedia of Blindness and Vision Impairment
Av Jill Sardegna, etc. m. fl.
Inbunden, 2002
869 kr
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Millions of Americans have a significant level of vision impairment. This revised edition of The Encyclopedia of Blindness and Vision Impairment is designed to provide students, professionals, and general readers with a comprehensive source of practical information on what has become the second …
Encyclopedia of Autoimmune Diseases
Inbunden, 2003
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The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association estimates that one in five Americans, or 50 million people, suffer from autoimmune diseases. An autoimmune disease results when cells and other components of the body's immune system, designed to protect us from invading microbes such as bacteria …
Encyclopedia of Allergies
Av Myron Lipkowitz, Tova Navarra
Inbunden, 2001
896 kr
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Allergies are a pervasive medical condition affecting more than twenty percent of Americans - with symptoms ranging from the mild discomfort of a runny nose and watery eyes, to the sometimes fatal shock of a bee sting. Written by two experts in the field, The Encyclopedia of Allergies includes more …
Encyclopedia of Asthma and Respiratory Disorders
Av Tova Navarra
Inbunden, 2003
869 kr
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Provides information on symptoms, treatments, research, drugs, and organizations associated with asthma, respiratory disorders, and related conditions.
Encyclopedia of Suicide
Av Glen Evans, Norman L. Farberow
Inbunden, 2003, 0-3 år
844 kr
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Statistics show that about 11 out of every 100,000 Americans commits suicide each year. A comprehensive A-to-Z introduction to the phenomenon of suicide from ancient times to the present. The Encyclopedia of Suicide, Second Edition is a heavily expanded, updated, and revised edition that reflects …
Encyclopedia of Skin and Skin Disorders
Av Carol Turkington, Jeffrey S. Dover
Inbunden, 2002
869 kr
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The largest sensory organ of the human body, the skin stretches over an average of eighteen square feet and weighs between six and nine pounds. This revised and expanded edition of Skin Deep (Facts On File, 1996) reveals how the skin functions and how to take care of it in a clearly written, …
Encyclopedia of HIV and AIDS
Av Sarah B. Watstein, Stepehn E. Stratton
Inbunden, 2004
869 kr
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In the past five years, knowledge and understanding of AIDS has grown exponentially and the lexicon of related terms has increased significantly. Many of the terms and explanations that were current just a couple of years ago are obsolete or outdated. Similarly, statistics tracking AIDS have also …
Encyclopedia of Arthritis
Inbunden, 2003
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Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the United States. More than 40 million people show some evidence of it on x-rays and more than 16 million suffer its effects. One of the most common misconceptions regarding arthritis is that it is a single disease, when in reality there are many …
Encyclopedia of Children's Health and Wellness
Av Carol Turkington, Albert Tzeel
Inbunden, 2004
1548 kr
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Despite the fact that the risk of childhood disease is lower now than it has been in the past, childhood health care needs remain complex. This is mainly because as society and technology change rapidly, children are routinely exposed to new potential threats. For instance, in the last few years …
Encyclopedia of Work-related Illnesses, Injuries and Health Issues
Av Ada P. Kahn
Inbunden, 2003
869 kr
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The Encyclopedia of Work-Related Illnesses, Injuries, and Health Issues is a complete reference to the relationship between individual health and the workplace and the rights of employees. It explains the issues in high-risk industries such as construction, mining, and farming and it explains the …
Encyclopedia of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Av Jennifer Shoquist, Diane Stafford
Inbunden, 2003
869 kr
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Despite steady educational efforts, sexually transmitted diseases remain some of the most common causes of illness worldwide. Health experts believe that more than 12 million new infections occur each year in the U.S. alone. The Centers for Disease Control report that, as of the year 2000, about 65 …
Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Good Health
Av Robert Ronzio, Kennedy Associates
Inbunden, 2003, 0-3 år
896 kr
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The Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Good Health, Second Edition is the authoritative A-to-Z guide to all aspects of nutrition and maintaining a healthy diet. Thoroughly updated, it examines the latest advances in the field, including revised government guidelines and requirements - like the new …
Encyclopedia of the Digestive System and Digestive Disorders
Av Anil Minocha, Christine Adamec
Inbunden, 2004
869 kr
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In the United States more than 61 million people suffer from chronic digestive diseases ranging from gastroesophageal reflux disease to cancer, and many millions more are afflicted by acute digestive disorders. An astounding 135 million cases of foodborne digestive diseases occurred in the year …
Encyclopedia of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Av Tova Navarra
Inbunden, 2003
869 kr
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This is a comprehensive source of definitions, explanations, case studies and perspectives on homeopathic therapies from ancient times to the present day. Including more than 400 entries it is written for the general reader but is also authoritative enough for the professional.
Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements
Av Tova Navarra
Inbunden, 2004
896 kr
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Since the first edition of this book was published nearly a decade ago, the dietary supplement market has skyrocketed to a USD6 billion industry and the government has established an Office of Dietary Supplements within the National Institutes of Health. A good deal of new research has emerged and …
Encyclopedia of Breast Cancer
Av Carol Turkington, Karen Krag
Inbunden, 2004
869 kr
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Current statistics show that one out of nine women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. It is important that students, adults, and professionals alike possess a thorough understanding of this all-too-common disease. The positive effects of prevention and early detection …
Encyclopedia of Cancer
Av Carol Turkington, William LiPera
Inbunden, 2004
869 kr
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A concise and comprehensive reference to this devastating, widespread disease, The Encyclopedia of Cancer provides a thorough introduction to the many different types and aspects of cancer. Covering everything from leukemia to melanoma to colon cancer, more than 400 entries detail all the basics of …
Encyclopedia of Men's Reproductive Cancer
Av Carol Turkington, Charles Pound
Inbunden, 2004
869 kr
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In the United States the most common diagnosed cancer among men is of the prostate, with recent years showing a rapid increase in occurrence. Because early prostate cancer is seldom signaled by any symptoms, detection is extremely difficult without testing, making information on this and other …
Encyclopedia of Women's Reproductive Cancer
Av Carol Turkington, Mitch Edelson
Inbunden, 2004
869 kr
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Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cancer occurring among women in the United States. There are no proven methods of prevention, and it can be a rapidly fatal disease, mainly because it often remains undetected until the cancer has reached an advanced state. The Encyclopedia of Women's …
Encyclopedia of Endocrine Diseases and Disorders
Av William Petit, Christine A. Adamec
Inbunden, 2005
869 kr
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The endocrine system includes the adrenal glands, the hypothalamus, the pancreas, the parathyroid, the pineal gland, the pituitary gland, the ovaries, the testicles, and the thyroid, all of which are actively involved in major and minor life processes. Millions of people in the U.S. suffer from …
Encyclopedia of Men's Health
Av Glenn S. Rothfield, Deborah S. Romaine
Inbunden, 2005
896 kr
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Many of the major health risks that men face can be prevented and treated if they are diagnosed early. An important book for people of all ages, The Encyclopedia of Men's Health offers a complete overview of the medical, scientific, social, and lifestyle issues associated with this topic. Organized …
Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine
Inbunden, 2004
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Today Americans participate in sports more than ever before, and with increased activity follows an increased chance of injury. Sports medicine is therefore no longer relevant only to college and professional athletes, but also parents, amateur athletes, leisure sportsmen, and aging people …
Encyclopedia of Death and Dying
Av Dana Cassell, Robert C. Salinas m. fl.
Inbunden, 2005, 12-15 år
844 kr
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Until recent times medical science could do little to prevent or cure life-threatening diseases that claimed young lives and made infant mortality commonplace. But today those 85 and over form the most rapidly growing percentage of the population. While death from infectious diseases has been …
Encyclopedia of the Muscle and Skeletal Systems and Disorders
Inbunden, 2005
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 70 million Americans suffer from arthritis or chronic joint pain and an estimated 20 million seek chiropractic help each year in search of relief from muscle pain or realignment of their skeleton. In an easy-to-use, A-to-Z format, ""The …
Encyclopedia of Multiple Sclerosis
Av Carol Turkington, Kaye D. Hooper m. fl.
Inbunden, 2005
869 kr
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Research has revealed a great deal about the possible causes of multiple sclerosis - environmental factors, ethnicity, age, and more - yet it remains one of the most baffling diseases to confront medical science. Today, current diagnostic technology makes it possible to identify symptoms of MS in …
Encyclopedia of Addictions and Addictive Behaviors
Av Esther Gwinnell, Christine Adamec
Inbunden, 2005
869 kr
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Millions of Americans - from adolescents to senior citizens - are ruled by addictive behaviors that may destroy their lives as well as the lives of their families, friends, and even strangers. ""The Encyclopedia of Addictions and Addictive Behaviors"" is an A-to-Z reference to addictive behaviors, …
Encyclopedia of Stress and Stress-related Diseases
Av Ada P. Kahn
Inbunden, 2006
896 kr
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Many doctors agree that stress may be a significant factor in nearly 80 percent of their patients' ailments. ""The Encyclopedia of Stress and Stress-Related Diseases, Second Edition"", provides a clear, comprehensive reference to all types of stress, their causes, their impact on health, and how to …
Encyclopedia of Obesity and Eating Disorders
Av Dana Cassell, David H. Gleaves
Inbunden, 2006
896 kr
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The Encyclopedia of Obesity and Eating Disorders, Third Edition is more relevant now than ever before. Presently, almost two-thirds of American adults are overweight and 31 percent are obese. Eating disorders are now affecting a wider range of the population, particularly with increased diagnoses …
