TY - BOOK AU - Insel,Paul M. AU - Roth,Walton T. AU - Price,Kirstan TI - Core concepts in health SN - 0767423704 [paperback] PY - 2002/// CY - Boston PB - McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. KW - Health KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 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 -- Chapter 5 Sex and your body -- Chapter 6 Contraception -- Chapter 7 Abortion -- Chapter 8 Pregnancy and childbirth -- Part three Making responsible decisions: Substance 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 Making choices in health care -- Chapter 21 Health care: Conventional and complementary medicine -- Chapter 22 Self-care: Skills for the health care consumer -- Part eight Improving your chances: Personal safety and environmental health -- Chapter 23 Personal safety: Protecting yourself from violence and unintentional injuries and violence -- Chapter 24 Environmental health -- Appendices -- index ER -