New dimensions in women's health

A Fully Revised and Updated Edition of the Classic Women's Health Text New Dimensions in Women's Health: Sixth Edition is a comprehensive and practical text that offers students the tools to understand the health of women of all cultures, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and...

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Other Authors: Alexander, William (Editor), Alexander, Linda Lewis (Editor), Bader, Helaine (Editor), LaRosa, Judith H. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Burlington, MA Jones & Bartlett Learning 2014
Edition:Sixth Edition
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