Human Physical Health

ISBN-13: 9780521313063 / Angielski / Miękka / 1991 / 132 str.

Dennis Taylor

Opis

This series in intended for those students following advanced level social biology and related syllabuses. Each text deals with a specific topic area and the series as a whole provides a stimulating introduction to a subject of growing importance. The control of disease and the active encouragement of good health is a major priority of nations worldwide. This book gives a detailed study of a number of diseases and health problems from which common themes and underlying principles emerge. Details of transmission, treatment and control are covered as well as epidemiology and sociooeconomic factors - particularly the implications of AIDS. Topics range from infectious diseases, pulmonary disease and malaria to immunology, transplantation and physical fitness.

Spis treści

Preface; 1. Health and disease - some basic principles; 2. Some infectious diseases caused by viruses and bacteria; 3. Sexually transmitted diseases; 4. Malaria; 5. Immunology; 6. Transplantation; 7. Pulmonary diseases; 8. Cardiovascular diseases; 9. Physical fitness; Further reading; Index.