The healthy woman
Subtitle: a complete guide for all ages.
Contributors: United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Office on Women's Health.
Publisher: 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.; United States Government Printing Office
Published: 2008
Place of publication: [Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 518
ISBN-13: 9780160771835
Subjects: Women -- Health and hygiene; Women -- Diseases; Women's Health
Description: Synopsis: This comprehensive official women's health resource will cover a broad range of issues affecting women of all ages. From the Nation's leaders in women's health, the Guide covers topics ranging from violence against women to cancer and heart disease, providing easy-to-understand explanations as well as practical tips. Readers will also find personal health stories from women around the country, charts showing which medical tests are needed, and when, and ways to find more helpful information. As gatekeepers of their family's health, women will also find resources for caring for the men and children in their lives.
Notes: Shipping list no.: 2009-0018-P.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 463-507) and index.
Table of contents: title: Foreword; title: Taking charge of your health; title: Heart disease; title: Stroke; title: Cancer; title: Type 2 diabetes; title: Autoimmune diseases; title: Blood disorders; title: Sexually transmitted infections; title: HIV/AIDS; title: Reproductive health; title: Pregnancy; title: Breastfeeding; title: Mental health; title: Healthy aging; title: Violence against women; title: Urologic and kidney health; title: Digestive health; title: Respiratory health; title: Oral health; title: Skin and hair health; title: Nutrition; title: Fitness; title: Pain; title: Complementary and alternative medicine; title: Appendix; title: Glossary; title: Bibliography; title: Index.