Women and Health 3E V1: Volume 1 (Volume 1) (Women and Health, Volume 1)

Author: Troisi, Rebecca

Edition: 3

ISBN: 9780443215520

Release Date: 10-04-2026

Languages: English

Binding: hardcover

Number Of Pages: 1600

Details: 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. Provides a common language for epidemiologists, public health practitioners, and women’s health specialists to discuss the behavioral, cultural, and biological determinants of women’s health Covers gender-specific risks and features of one organ system’s diseases and how they affect the health of other organ systems Orients non-gerontologists on the importance of considering the entire lifecycle of women within research designs and treatment plans