basic consumer health information about wellness in men and gender-related differences in health, including facts about heart disease, cancer, traumatic injury, other leading causes of death in men, reproductive concerns, sexual dysfunction, disorders of the prostate, penis, and testes, sex-linked genetic disorders, and other medical and mental concerns of men ... /
یادداشتهای مربوط به کتابنامه ، واژه نامه و نمایه های داخل اثر
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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pt. 1: Overview of men's health and wellness. Men and life expectancy ; Does gender make a difference in health risks? ; Making decisions about health care ; Recommended screenings and vaccinations for men ; Self-examinations can lead to early cancer detection ; Nutrition and wellness ; Managing your weight: avoiding overweight and obesity ; Physical activity: key to a healthy lifestyle ; How much sleep do we really need? ; Avoiding risk factors for common health concerns ; Other behaviors that can affect your health -- pt. 2: Leading causes of death in men. Causes of death: a statistical overview ; Heart disease ; Prostate cancer ; Lung cancer ; Colorectal cancer ; Liver cancer ; Other cancers of special concern to men ; Accidents and injuries ; Stroke ; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ; Diabetes ; Influenza and pneumonia ; Suicide ; Alzheimer disease ; Kidney disease ; Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis -- pt. 3: Reproductive and sexual concerns. Male reproductive system ; Circumcision ; Preventing pregnancy ; Vasectomy reversal ; Infertility ; Sexually transmitted disease (STDs) ; Sexual dysfunction ; Penile disorders ; Non-cancerous prostate disorders -- pt. 4: Other common health concerns in men. Violence and abuse ; Mental health concerns ; Male menopause ; Male pattern baldness ; Sex-linked genetic disorders ; Sleep apnea ; Urologic concerns ; Women's concerns: men are at risk, too -- pt. 5: Additional help and information. Glossary of terms related to men's health ; Directory of agencies that provide information about men's health
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"Provides basic consumer health information about health conditions of concern to men, along with tips for maintaining physical and mental wellness. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Publisher description