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