Human Physical Health

Zusammenfassung This book provides 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 socioeconomic factors! particularly the implications of AIDS. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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.

Product details

• Authors: Dennis Taylor, Taylor Dennis
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.10.1989
• EAN: 9780521313063
• ISBN: 978-0-521-31306-3
• No. of pages: 132
• Series: Cambridge Social Biology Topic; Cambridge Social Biology Topics
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; USA, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology, United States of America, USA, Human biology, Designed / suitable for A and AS Level (England and Wales), Designed / suitable for A & AS Level, For advanced / upper secondary education