Health and disease among women biological and environmental influences

• Other Authors: Ness, Roberta B. (Editor), Kuller, Lewis H. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Published: New York Oxford University Press ©1999
• Subjects: Women's Health; Estrogen Replacement Therapy; Sex Factors; Genitalia, Female; Reproduction; Contraception
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• Physical Description: xviii, 465 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographiucal references and index
• ISBN: 9780195113969; 0195113969

Many health problems are unique to, more common in, or more severe in women than men. This book examines the underpinnings of these gender differences. Sections deal with biological (hormonal, anatomic, immunologic, and pregnancy-related), social, behavioural/psychological, and lifestyle influences. Chapters are heavily referenced, packed full with data, and they provide methodological insights that will guide future women's health research