Core Concepts in Health - Softcover

Insel, Paul M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1559342102 ISBN 13: 9781559342100

Publisher: Mayfield Pub Co, 1994

Synopsis

The most reliable and widely used personal health text, Core Concepts in Health utilizes the theme of personal responsibility to teach and motivate students about health and wellness. The ninth edition incorporates the most current and accurate information on key issues in health.

About this title

About the Author:

Paul Insel, PhD is Clinical Associate Professor of psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He has been the principal investigator of numerous NIH studies involving health education, mental health, blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and nutrition. He has authored 14 books and more than 100 articles.

Review:

Core Concepts in Health: Brief, Seventh Edition provides a concise introduction to health topics and issues, bringing scientifically based, accurate, up-to-date information to students about nutrition, weight control, contraception, exercise, intimate relationships, stress, AIDS, drugs, and am multitude of other subjects. Written in an engaging, easy-to-read style and presented in a colorful, open format, the text invites the reader to take responsibility for his or her own health. Throughout the text there are "boxes" that include: Exploring Your Emotions, Vital Statistics, Tactics and Tips, Take Action, Behavior Change Strategies, and Dimensions in Diversity. -- Midwest Book Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Mayfield Pub Co
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 1559342102
• ISBN 13: 9781559342100
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 704