Alexander, Linda Lewis creator author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut LaRosa, Judith H. author. http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut Bader, Helaine author. http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut Garfield, Susan author. http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut Alexander, William author. http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut text bibliography mau 2025 Ninth edition. monographic eng

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xvii, 614 pages : illustrations (chiefly color, color maps) ; 28 cm. "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. 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. Linda Lewis Alexander, [and 4 others]. Includes bibliographical references and index. Women's Health United States RA564.85 .A466 2025 613.0424 Al261n WA 309 AA1 9781284288315 2024000610 DNLM/DLC 240105 20261028132353.0 23486576 eng