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New dimensions in women's health / Linda Lewis Alexander, Judith H. LaRosa, Helaine Bader, Susan Garfield, and William Alexander.

Alexander, Linda Lewis, (author.). LaRosa, Judith H., (author.). Bader, Helaine, (author.). Garfield, Susan, (author.). Alexander, William James, (author.).

Summary:

"Revised and update to keep pace with changing issues that affect all women, the new Ninth Edition of the best-selling New Dimensions in Women's Health continues to provide a modern look at the health of women of all cultures, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and sexual orientations. Written for undergraduate students within health education, nursing, and women's studies programs, the text provides readers with the critical information needed to optimize their well-being, avoid illness and injury, and support their overall health. The authors took great care to provide in-depth coverage of important aspects of women's health and to examine the contributing epidemiological, historical, psychosocial, cultural, ethical, legal, political, and economic influences"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781284288315
Physical Description: xxvii, 614 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Edition: Ninth edition.
Publisher: Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2025]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part 1: Foundations of Women's Health: 1. Introduction to Women's Health -- 2. The Economics of Women's Health -- 3. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention -- Part 2: Sexual and Reproductive Dimensions of Women's Health: 4. Sexual Health -- 5. Reproductive Health -- 6. Pregnancy and Childbirth -- 7. Sexually Transmitted Infections -- 8. Menopause and Hormone Therapy -- Part 3: Physical and Life Span Dimensions of Women's Health: 9. Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Management -- 10. Understanding and Preventing Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer -- 11. Other Chronic Diseases and Conditions -- 12. Mental Health -- Part 4: Interpersonal and Social Dimensions of Women's Health: 13. Drugs and Substance Abuse -- 14. Violence, Abuse and Harassment -- 15. Women in the Workforce.