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Author:

Simon, Harvey B., (Harvey Bruce), 1942-

Title:

Staying well : your complete guide to disease prevention / Harvey B. Simon ; illustrated by Casserine Toussaint.

Publisher:

Houghton Mifflin,

Copyright Date:

1992

Description:

xiv, 530 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Medicine, Popular.
Medicine, Preventive.
Health

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

1. Prevention is the best medicine -- 2. Heart disease -- 3. High blood pressure and blood vessel diseases -- 4. Stroke and other neurological disorders -- 5. Lung and respiratory tract diseases -- 6. Diseases of the stomach and intestinal tract -- 7. Diseases of the liver and gallbladder -- 8. Musculoskeletal disorders -- 9. Disorders of the breast and reproductive systems -- 10. Disorders of the kidneys and urinary tract -- 11. Diseases of the blood and immune system -- 12. Metabolic disorders: diabetes and obesity -- 13. Disorders of the eyes and ears -- 14. Disorders of the teeth, mouth, and throat -- 15. Skin disorders -- 16. Infectious diseases -- 17. Accidents and occupational disorders -- 18. Substance abuse: tobacco, alcohol, and drugs --19. Psychological health -- 20. Nutritional health -- 21. Exercise, fitness, and health -- 23. Preventive medical care -- 24. Keeping up with new developments in prevention.

ISBN:

9780395537626
0395537622

LCCN:

92006429

Locations:

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

EZPE755 -- Le Mars Public Library (Le Mars)