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9780073138879

Core Concepts in Health with PowerWeb

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  • ISBN13:

    9780073138879

  • ISBN10:

    0073138878

  • Edition: 10th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2005-06-27
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
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Summary

The most reliable and widely used personal health text, Core Concepts in Health utilizes the theme of personal responsibility to teach and motivate students about health and wellness.

Table of Contents

Part One Establishing a Basis for Wellness

Chapter 1 Taking Charge of Your Health

Chapter 2 Stress: The Constant Challenge

Chapter 3 Psychological Health

Part Two Understanding Sexuality

Chapter 4 Intimate Relationships and Communication

Chapter 5 Sex and Your Body

Chapter 6 Contraception

Chapter 7 Abortion

Chapter 8 Pregnancy and Childbirth

Part Three Making Responsible Decisions: Substance Use and Abuse

Chapter 9 The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs

Chapter 10 The Responsible Use of Alcohol

Chapter 11 Toward a Tobacco-free Society

Part Four Getting Fit

Chapter 12 Nutrition Basics

Chapter 13 Exercise for Health and Fitness

Chapter 14 Weight Management

Part Five Protecting Yourself from Disease

Chapter 15 Cardiovascular Health

Chapter 16 Cancer

Chapter 17 Immunity and Infection

Chapter 18 Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Part Six Accepting Physical Limits

Chapter 19 Aging: A Vital Process

Chapter 20 Dying and Death

Part Seven Living Well in the World

Chapter 21 Conventional and Complementary Medicine: Skills for the Health Care Consumer

Chapter 22 Personal Safety: Protecting Yourself from Unintentional Injuries and Violence

Chapter 23 Environmental Health

Appendix A Nutritional Content of Popular Items from Fast-Food Restaurants

Appendix B A Self-Care Guide for Common Medical Problems

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