Core Concepts in Health

by Insel, Paul M.; Roth, Walton T.; Insel, Paul M.; Roth, Walton T.

• ISBN13: 9781559349147
• ISBN10: 155934914X
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-09-01
• Publisher: Mayfield Pub Co

Table of Contents

PART ONE Establishing a Basis for Wellness	1	(80)
Chapter 1 Taking Charge of Your Health	1	(24)
Chapter 2 Stress: The Constant Challenge	25	(28)
Chapter 3 Psychological Health	53	(28)
PART TWO Understanding Sexuality	81	(134)
Chapter 4 Intimate Relationships	81	(22)
Chapter 5 Sex and Your Body	103	(28)
Chapter 6 Contraception	131	(32)
Chapter 7 Abortion	163	(20)
Chapter 8 Pregnancy and Childbirth	183	(32)
PART THREE Making Responsible Decisions: Substance Use and Abuse	215	(84)
Chapter 9 The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs	215	(32)
Chapter 10 The Responsible Use of Alcohol	247	(26)
Chapter 11 Toward a Tobacco-Free Society	273	(26)
PART FOUR Getting Fit	299	(98)
Chapter 12 Nutrition Basics	299	(38)
Chapter 13 Exercise for Health and Fitness	337	(32)
Chapter 14 Weight Management	369	(28)
PART FIVE Protecting Yourself Against Disease	397	(118)
Chapter 15 Cardiovascular Health	397	(30)
Chapter 16 Cancer	427	(32)
Chapter 17 Immunity and Infection	459	(26)
Chapter 18 Sexually Transmitted Diseases	485	(30)
PART SIX Accepting Physical Limits	515	(78)
Chapter 19 Aging: A Vital Process	515	(22)
Chapter 20 Dying and Death	537	(56)
PART SEVEN Making Choices in Health Care	593	(8)
Chapter 21 Medical Self-Care: Skills for the Health Care Consumer	563	(20)
Chapter 22 The Health Care System	583	(18)
PART EIGHT Improving Your Chances: Personal Safety and Environmental Health	601
Chapter 23 Personal Safety: Protecting Yourself from Unintentional Injuries and Violence	601	(30)
Chapter 24 Environmental Health	631
APPENDIX A Nutritional Content of Popular Items from Fast-Food Restaurants	A-1	(4)
APPENDIX B A Self-Care Guide for Common Medical Problems	A-5	(7)
APPENDIX C Resources for Self-Care	A-12
INDEX	I-1