Full Description
Women and Health, Third Edition, Volume One offers a comprehensive exploration of health issues affecting women of all ages, from adolescence to maturity. Unlike other books that focus solely on reproductive health, this volume adopts a truly international perspective, addressing a wide range of topics, including osteoporosis, breast cancer, other cancers, domestic violence, sexually transmitted diseases, occupational hazards, eating disorders, heart disease, chronic illnesses, substance abuse, and societal and behavioral influences. Additionally, the book delves into the health of mid-life and older women, emphasizing the impact of genetics, sex, and gender on health, offering valuable insights for clinicians and health research scientists.
Contents
1. Introduction to Women's Health
2. Social Determinants of Health 2 Reproductive, Sexual and Postmenopausal Health
3. Reproductive, Sexual and Postmenopausal Health
4. Infection Diseases 3 Occupational and Environmental Determinants of Health
5. Occupational and Environmental Determinants of Health 4 Chronic Disease
6. Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiovascular Risk in Women
7. Cancer
8. Autoimmune and Immune Mediated Disorders. Multisystem Disease
9. Endocrinology and Metabolism
10. Behavioral Health and Psychiatric Disorders
11. Pain, Inflammation, Fatigue 5 Aging
12. Life course into Aging
