For quick access to key information on all aspects of family health care, this comprehensive resource is unmatched. Articles incorporate recent discoveries and track evolving trends. A question-and-answer format makes it simpler for users to find answers to everyday family health questions.

FEATURES OF THIS RESOURCE:

• 911 articles grouped into five categories:
  • Human body
  • Diseases and other disorders
  • Treatments and cures
  • Prevention and diagnosis of disease
  • Human behavior
• Full-color photographs, illustrations, and diagrams
• ”See also” section at the end of each entry
• Accessible language throughout
• Question-and-answer feature in every entry

The entries in Family Health cover in detail every aspect of family medicine, including current information on medical conditions, health issues, medical advances, and alternative therapies. From AIDS, SARS, and West Nile virus to many topics of particular interest to students, topics include Abstinence, AIDS, Anorexia and Bulimia, Anthrax, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Birth Defects, Body Piercing, Dreaming, Narcotics, and Weight. Also covered are Bronchitis, Colonoscopy, Epstein-Barr Virus, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Infertility, LASIK Surgery, Organic Food, Psychology, Reactive Arthritis, Skin and Skin Diseases, Trauma Center, Urinary Tract Disorders, and Vaccinations.

Due to the ongoing advances taking place in medical science and technology, everyone needs to be as informed and up-to-date as possible. This invaluable resource provides students and families with the latest information on medical discoveries and developments while offering easy-to-understand answers to both simple and complex medical questions.