
Access to Health
International Edition
Pearson (Publisher)
12th Edition
Published on 7. January 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
784 pages
978-0-321-71003-1 (ISBN)
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Description
The newly revised Access to Health, Twelfth Edition makes health more accessible for students to learn, for instructors to teach, and for individuals to achieve. Long known for its currency, research, and strength in behavior change for personal health students, Access to Health provides just that: access to health information and your own health potential through a consistent framework that will motivate you to make healthy life choices. The Twelfth Edition ramps up the accessibility of good health with an eye-popping design, imaginative art, unique Focus On chapters, and robust media. The tools for behavior change have been expanded in this edition with a completely re-written introductory chapter focusing on the steps needed to change your behavior, individually-designed self-assessments, and new media. This is just the standalone book. As a teacher, mentor, and researcher, Rebecca J. Donatelle knows the health issues that are important to you. Through her engaging and friendly writing style, Donatelle addresses your concerns and teaches you how to be a savvy and critical consumer of health information. Access to Health provides hands-on practical tools that will help you access healthy changes in your life. If you want the Book and Access Code order ISBN:0321784200 / 9780321784209 Access to Health & MyHealthLab (R) Student Access Code Card Package Package consists of: 0321699084 / 9780321699084 Access to Health 0321726502 / 9780321726506 MyHealthLab (R) Student Access Code Card for Access to Health
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Edition
12th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Adult education
Dimensions
Height: 218 mm
Width: 275 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1414 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-321-71003-1 (9780321710031)
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Persons
Rebecca Donatelle is an Associate Professor in Public Health and is the Coordinator of the Public Health Promotion and Education Programs in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. She has a Ph.D. in Community Health/Health Education, a Master of Science degree in Health Education, and a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in both Health/Physical Education and English. She is also a Certified Health Education Specialist in behaviors and behavior change. She has received the Leadership Award, outstanding teacher award in her college, and a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Presidential Award for Promising New Research in the Smoke-Free Families National Initiative.
Content
I. FINDING THE RIGHT BALANCE1. Accessing Your Health2. Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health Focus On: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health3. Managing Stress and Coping with Life's Challenges Focus On: Improving Your Sleep II. CREATING HEALTHY AND CARING RELATIONSHIPS4. Building Healthy Relationships and Communicating Effectively5. Understanding Your Sexuality6. Considering Your Reproductive Choices III. BUILDING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES7. Eating for a Healthier You8. Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight Focus On: Enhancing Your Body Image9. Improving Your Physical Fitness IV. AVOIDING RISKS FROM HARMFUL HABITS10. Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction11. Drinking Alcohol Responsibly12. Ending Tobacco Use13. Avoiding Drug Misuse and Abuse V. PREVENTING AND FIGHTING DISEASE14. Protecting against Infectious Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections Focus On: Understanding Your Health Inheritance15. Preventing Cardiovascular Disease Focus On: Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes16. Lowering Your Cancer Risk17. Reducing Risks and Coping with Chronic Conditions VI. FACING LIFE'S CHALLENGES18. Choosing Conventional and Complementary Health Care 19. Preventing Violence and Abuse Focus On: Reducing Your Risk of Unintentional Injury20. Preserving and Protecting Your Environment21. Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying