The healthy woman a complete guide for all ages.
Detalles de publicación: [Washington, D.C.] U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O. [2008]Descripción: 518 p. col. ill. 26 cmISBN:- 9780160771835 (pbk.)
- 0160771838 (pbk.)
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- RA778 .H44388 2008
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From the nation's leaders in women's health, The Healthy Woman: A Complete Guide for All Ages provides the information women need to take charge of their health. Readers will find:
*easy-to-understand explanations * practical tips * first hand health stories from women around the country * charts showing which medical tests are needed and when * where to go to find more information
As the gatekeepers of their family's health, women will also find resources to help care for men and children in their lives. Whether you are searching for ways to manage a health problem or prevent one -- for you or someone you love -- The Healthy Woman: A Complete Guide for All Ages has it all.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 463-507) and index.
Foreword -- Taking charge of your health -- Heart disease -- Stroke -- Cancer -- Type 2 diabetes -- Autoimmune diseases -- Blood disorders -- Sexually transmitted infections -- HIV/AIDS -- Reproductive health -- Pregnancy -- Breastfeeding -- Mental health -- Healthy aging -- Violence against women -- Urologic and kidney health -- Digestive health -- Respiratory health -- Oral health -- Skin and hair health -- Nutrition -- Fitness -- Pain -- Complementary and alternative medicine -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index.
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- Foreword by CNN's International Journalist(p. 8)
- Introduction(p. 10)
- Heart Disease(p. 15)
- Understanding risk factors of this number one killer of women, as well as heart attack signs, common tests, treatments, and living with heart disease
- Stroke(p. 37)
- Recognizing the signs of stroke, as well as understanding the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of stroke
- Cancer(p. 51)
- Understanding risk factors, symptoms, important screening tests, and treatment of cancers affecting women
- Type 2 Diabetes(p. 69)
- Knowing the signs of type 2 Diabetes and how to manage, prevent, and delay the condition
- Autoimmune Diseases(p. 83)
- Recognizing symptoms of autoimmune diseases more common in women, dealing with diagnosis, and understanding special pregnancy concerns
- Blood Disorders(p. 103)
- Learning how blood works, and recognizing symptoms of bleeding disorders, clotting disorders, and anemia
- Sexually Transmitted Infections(p. 119)
- Lowering risk of sexually transmitted infections, symptoms to look out for, understanding treatment, and dealing with diagnosis
- HIV/AIDS(p. 139)
- Preventing HIV, understanding the importance of testing, recognizing AIDS-related infections, and living with HIV
- Reproductive Health(p. 153)
- Caring for your reproductive health, understanding reproductive and gynecological disorders, and understanding your birth control options
- Pregnancy(p. 169)
- Preparing your body for pregnancy and delivery, understanding body changes, and learning about the stages of pregnancy
- Breastfeeding(p. 189)
- Learning how to breastfeed your baby, with practical tips and suggestions for getting your baby to latch, expressing milk, and caring for your breasts
- Mental Health(p. 209)
- Learning how to care for your overall mental health, understanding mental health disorders, and finding out how to get help
- Healthy Aging(p. 223)
- Dealing with menopause, understanding common signs of aging, and living with chronic health conditions
- Violence against Women(p. 237)
- Understanding the impact of violence against women in the U.S., recognizing dangerous relationships, and learning practical ways to get help
- Urologic and Kidney Health
Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics
The Office on Women's Health (OWH) was established in 1991 within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).Its vision is to ensure that "All Women and Girls are Healthier and Have a Better Sense of Well Being." Its mission is to "provide
leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex/gender-specific approaches.: The strategy OWH uses to
achieve its mission and vision is through the development of innovative programs, by educating health professionals, and
motivating behavior change in conusmers through the dissemiantion of health information.
OWH offers extensive health information online at www.womenshealth.gov .