Description
The most reliable and widely used personal health text, Core Concepts in Health utilizes the theme of personal responsibility to teach and motivate students about health and wellness.
Product Details
Reference
45953
EAN13
9780073138879
ISBN
9780073138879
Data sheet
Publication date
2005
Issue number
10
Cover
paperback
Pages count
768
Dimensions (mm)
217 x 277
Weight (g)
1840
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 Living Well in the World 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 Appendix A Nutritional Content of Popular Items from Fast-Food Restaurants Appendix B A Self-Care Guide for Common Medical Problems