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American Medical Association complete guide to men's health / American Medical Association ; Angela Perry, medical editor.

Complete guide to men's health. (other title)

Perry, Angela. (Added Author). Perry, Angela (Medical editor) (Added Author). American Medical Association. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 0471414115
Physical Description: ix, 502 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Publisher: New York : J. Wiley, [2001]
Copyright: ©2001

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part 1 Healthy Man -- A Healthy Diet 4 -- Benefits of Exercise 11 -- A Healthy Weight 17 -- Dangers of Alcohol and Other Drugs 22 -- Hazards of Tobacco 27 -- Safety and Your Health 33 -- Part 2 Staying Healthy -- Chapter 1 Diet and Nutrition 43 -- Chapter 2 Exercise and Fitness 55 -- Chapter 3 Maintaining a Healthy Weight 67 -- Chapter 4 Preventive Healthcare 77 -- Chapter 5 Avoiding Risky Behavior 97 -- Chapter 6 Emotional Health and Well-being 116 -- Part 3 Reproductive System -- Chapter 7 Sexuality 139 -- Chapter 8 Disorders of the Reproductive System 161 -- Chapter 9 Sexually Transmitted Diseases 180 -- Chapter 10 Birth Control 194 -- Part 4 Common Health Concerns -- Chapter 11 Heart, Blood, and Circulation 203 -- Chapter 12 Lungs 242 -- Chapter 13 Digestive System 258 -- Chapter 14 Urinary Tract 285 -- Chapter 15 Bones and Joints 300 -- Chapter 16 Brain and Nervous System 320 -- Chapter 17 Mental Disorders 344 -- Chapter 18 Endocrine System 364 -- Chapter 19 Immune System 376 -- Chapter 20 Eyes 387 -- Chapter 21 Ears 396 -- Chapter 22 Teeth and Gums 406 -- Chapter 23 Skin and Hair 415 -- Chapter 24 Cosmetic Surgery 432.