Health

    • Disability and Health Sourcebook 5th Ed.

      Disabilities Sourcebook, Fifth Edition offers people with disabilities and their caregivers information about speech disorders, intellectual and cognitive disabilities, learning disabilities, and other types of impairment caused by chronic illness, injury, and trauma. It discusses assistive technology (AT), home-use devices, mobility aids, and therapies. Information about the importance of nutrition, exercise, personal hygiene, and pain management is also provided. For parents of children with disabilities, the book provides facts about special education, including early intervention services, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and other support. Legal, employment, and financial concerns for people with disabilities are also explained. The book concludes with a glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for additional help and information.

      • Publication Date: April 2022
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-1996-2
      • List Price: $97.00
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    • Disability Rights, Benefits, and Support Services Sourcebook, 1st Edition

      Provides an overview of rights and laws enacted to protect and accommodate people with disabilities and those interested in learning more about disability and the processes required to apply for these benefits, disability compensation benefits for veterans, information on how to find government and local disability programs and services, and other resources.

      • Publication Date: Oct 2019
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-1764-7
      • List Price: $47.00
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    • Disease Management Sourcebook, 3rd Ed.

      Consumer health information about managing serious and chronic illness, navigating the health care system and finding and evaluating health information,  patient rights and responsibilities, assistive technologies, and tips for dealing with legal, financial, and health insurance matters. Includes index, a glossary of related terms, and directories of resources.

      • Publication Date: Feb 2020
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-1776-0
      • List Price: $97.00
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    • Diseases and Illnesses Transmitted to Humans from Animals and Insects and Contaminated Food and Water

      This special edition deals with the various diseases that are spread by animals, insects, and through food and water contamination, and the identification and outbreak of animal-, insect-, food-, and water-borne diseases.

      • Publication Date: May 2020
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-1792-0
      • List Price: $97.00
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    • Domestic Violence Sourcebook, 7th Ed.

      Provides consumer health information about violence, stalking, harassment, and other forms of abuse, and discusses the physical, mental, and social effects of violence against intimate partners, children, teens, the elderly, immigrants, and other populations; gives strategies for prevention and intervention. Includes index, glossary of related terms and directory of resources.

      • Publication Date: September 2022
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-2018-0
      • List Price: $97.00
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    • Drug Abuse Sourcebook, 7th Ed.

      Provides basic consumer health information about the abuse of cocaine, club drugs, marijuana, inhalants, heroin, hallucinogens, synthetic drugs, and other illicit substances and the misuse of prescription and over-the-counter medications.

      • Publication Date: December 2022
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-2020-3
      • List Price: $97.00
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    • Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders Sourcebook, 3rd Ed.

      Provides consumer health information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, and voice. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

      • Publication Date: June 2019
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-1701-2
      • List Price: $97.00
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    • Eating Disorders Information for Teens, 5th Ed.

      Consumer health information for teens about risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of eating disorders, along with tips for healthy eating. Includes index and more information about nutrition, weight management, physical fitness, and mental fitness.

      • Publication Date: Jul 2021
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-1923-8
      • List Price: $71.00
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    • Eating Disorders Sourcebook, 6th Ed.

      Basic Consumer Health Information about Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder, and Other Eating Disorders and Related Concerns, Such as Compulsive Exercise, Female Athlete Triad, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Including Details about Risk Factors, Warning Signs, Adverse Health Effects, Methods of Prevention, Treatment Options, and the Recovery Process. Along with Suggestions for Maintaining a Healthy Weight, Improving Self-Esteem, and Promoting a Positive Body Image, a Glossary of Related Terms, and a Directory of Resources for More Information.

      • Publication Date: June 2023
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-2064-7
      • List Price: $97.00
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    • Emerging Infectious Diseases Sourcebook

      Provides basic consumer health information about the immune system, facts about the spread of disease, information on emerging infectious diseases, international travel guidance, diagnostic tests, treatment methods, and prevention and vaccination programs, along with reports on current research initiatives and additional resources.

      • Publication Date: July 2019
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-1709-8
      • List Price: $97.00
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    • Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders Sourcebook, Fifth Edition

      Provides basic consumer health information about the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine system and metabolic function disorders. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

      • Publication Date: April 2023
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-2056-2
      • List Price: $97.00
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    • Ethnicity, Race, and Disease Sourcebook, 1st Ed.

      Consumer health information about the sociological aspects of health with specific data about ethnicity, race and disease disparities among the U.S. population, genetic conditions specific to ethnic groups, and the differing risk factors associated with common diseases. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

      • Publication Date: March 2020
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-1780-7
      • List Price: $97.00
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    • Eye Care Sourcebook, 6th Ed.

      Provides basic consumer health information about the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and disorders and the prevention of eye injuries, along with tips for coping with low vision.  Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

      • Publication Date: May 2020
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-1794-4
      • List Price: $97.00
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    • Family Planning and Reproductive Health Sourcebook, 1st Ed.

      Consumer health information about family planning, contraception through counseling, maternal mortality, mental health, infertility, and sexually transmitted diseases along with information about safety tips, programs related to family planning, assisted reproductive technology, nutrition tips, a glossary of related terms, and list of resources for additional help.

      • Publication Date: May 2021
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-1895-8
      • List Price: $97.00
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    • Fitness and Exercise Sourcebook, 6th Ed.

      Provides basic consumer health information about the elements of physical fitness, along with the various types of exercises, tips for starting and maintaining an exercise program, and strategies for avoiding injuries. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

      • Publication Date: Sept 2019
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-1725-8
      • List Price: $97.00
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    • Fitness Information for Teens, 5th Ed.

      Provides consumer health information for teens about maintaining health through physical activity, sports activities, and online fitness training, including facts about preventing injury and overcoming obstacles to fitness. Includes index and resource information.

      • Publication Date: Nov 2021
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-1968-9
      • List Price: $71.00
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    • Gastrointestinal Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Edition

      Provides consumer health information about the various gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, their symptoms, causes, diagnosis, surgical procedures, and treatments. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

      • Publication Date: August 2022
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-2002-9
      • List Price: $97.00
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    • Genetic Disorders Sourcebook, Eighth Edition

      Provides basic consumer health information about disorders caused by gene and chromosome abnormalities and those with genetic and environmental components, facts about genetic testing and treatment research, and guidance for parents of children with special needs. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

      • Publication Date: March 2023
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-2048-7
      • List Price: $97.00
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    • Global Pandemics and Epidemics and How They Relate to You

      This special edition provides information about widespread disease outbreaks and their associated threats, as well as information about disease management and advice about what to do when infectious diseases spread rapidly to many people.

      • Publication Date: March 2020
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-1816-3
      • List Price: $97.00
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    • Global Public Health and Disease Control Sourcebook, 1st Ed.

      Provides basic health information on global public health and its impact, various infectious diseases that affect public health along with non-communicable chronic diseases, and environmental pollutants that affect public health and precautions to control these global infections. Includes an index and a directory of organizations for additional help and information.

      • Publication Date: Dec 2021
      • ISBN: 978-0-7808-1964-1
      • List Price: $97.00
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