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008			031023s2004 nyu be 001 0 eng
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082	0	0	_a613.042 _222 _bLOU
100			_aLoue, Sana
245	0	0	_aEncyclopedia of women's health / _cedited by Sana Loue and Martha Sajatovic ; core editors, Keith B. Armitage ... [et al.].
260			_aNew York : _bKluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, _cc2004.
300			_avii, 710 p. ; _c28 cm.
500			_aDesignated a Reference Reviews Top Ten Print Reference Source 2005 The Encyclopedia of Women's Health meets this challenge by bringing together an impressive array of experts on topics from reproductive issues to gastrointestinal illnesses. This skilfully edited volume, informed by current health issues and health-care realities, offers readers practical information, historical aspects, and future directions, all meticulously researched and conveniently presented. Key features include: -Accessible A-to-Z coverage, including AIDS, birth control, hormone replacement therapy, teen pregnancy, sexual harassment, violence, body image, access to health care and more. -Entries spanning the medical, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, and legal arenas. -Medical topics explored from both conventional and complementary perspectives. -Cross-cultural data illustrate issues as they apply to minority women, rural women, the elderly, and other underserved populations. -Special chapters on disparities in women's health and health care. -Historical overview of women in health - as patients and as professionals. -Suggested readings and resource lists
505			_aI. Foundation Topics in Women's Health History of Women's Health in the United States Disparities in Women's Health and Health Care Women in the Health Professions Women in the Workforce Women in Health: Advocates, Reformers, and Pioneers II. Topics in Women's Health: A-Y
650		0	_aWomen
650		0	_aWomen's Health
700	1		_aLoue, Sana.
700	1		_aSajatovic, Martha.
700	1		_aArmitage, Keith B.
942			_2ddc _cBOOKS
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
650		0	_xHealth and hygiene _vEncyclopedias.
650		0	_xDiseases _vEncyclopedias.
856	4	2	_3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0819/2003064026-d.html
856	4	1	_3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0819/2003064026-t.html
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