The new international standard medical and health encyclopedia volume 1

Protect your health and families well-being this new complete authoritative reference work covers the basic body functions, symptoms of diseases, general nature of illnesses, and the probable course of corrective. Action also includes sections on matters of personal and social interest, family relations, plus vital information on the problems of alcohol and drug abuse. All stages of life from prenatal to old age are covered, includes separate articles written by specialists on heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other major illnesses. Complete coverage of physical fitness, sex and sexuality. Nutrition and weight control can be found within these impressive volumes