New dimensions in women's health /
Alexander, Linda Lewis,
New dimensions in women's health / Linda Lewis Alexander, [and 4 others]. - Ninth edition. - xvii, 614 pages : illustrations (chiefly color, color maps) ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part 1. Foundations of women's health -- Introduction to women's health -- The economics of women's health -- Health promotion and disease prevention -- Part 2. Sexual and reproductive dimensions of women's health -- Sexual health -- Reproductive health -- Pregnancy and childbirth -- Sexually transmitted infections -- Menopause and hormone therapy -- Part 3. Physical and life span dimensions of women's health -- Nutrition, exercise and weight management -- Understanding and preventing cardiovascular disease and cancer -- Other chronic diseases and conditions -- Mental health -- Part 4. Interpersonal and social dimensions of women's health -- Drugs and substance abuse -- Violence, abuse and harassment -- Women in the workforce.
"New Dimensions in Women's Health presents a practical and biological approach to understanding the health of all women inclusive of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, culture and sexual orientation. Each chapter reviews an important aspect of women's health and examines the contributing epidemiological, historical, psycho-social, cultural, ethical, legal, political and economic influences"-- Provided by publisher.
9781284288315
2024000610
Women's Health.
United States.
RA564.85 / .A466 2025
613.0424 / Al261n
WA 309 AA1
New dimensions in women's health / Linda Lewis Alexander, [and 4 others]. - Ninth edition. - xvii, 614 pages : illustrations (chiefly color, color maps) ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part 1. Foundations of women's health -- Introduction to women's health -- The economics of women's health -- Health promotion and disease prevention -- Part 2. Sexual and reproductive dimensions of women's health -- Sexual health -- Reproductive health -- Pregnancy and childbirth -- Sexually transmitted infections -- Menopause and hormone therapy -- Part 3. Physical and life span dimensions of women's health -- Nutrition, exercise and weight management -- Understanding and preventing cardiovascular disease and cancer -- Other chronic diseases and conditions -- Mental health -- Part 4. Interpersonal and social dimensions of women's health -- Drugs and substance abuse -- Violence, abuse and harassment -- Women in the workforce.
"New Dimensions in Women's Health presents a practical and biological approach to understanding the health of all women inclusive of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, culture and sexual orientation. Each chapter reviews an important aspect of women's health and examines the contributing epidemiological, historical, psycho-social, cultural, ethical, legal, political and economic influences"-- Provided by publisher.
9781284288315
2024000610
Women's Health.
United States.
RA564.85 / .A466 2025
613.0424 / Al261n
WA 309 AA1