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Contains learning objectives, practice test questions, and personal assessment and observations.

Textbook contains practical strategies for making positive lifestyle changes. Includes the latest research on prevention of illness, tips, and self tests. This edition does not include the InfoTrac. For students in allied health programs. Text with other materials listed in approval week 2002-31. Softcover.

Wellness Inventory: What Is Wellness?	p. 1
A Lifetime of Wellness	p. 11
An Invitation to Health for the Twenty-First Century	p. 12
The Dimensions of Health	p. 14
Physical Health	p. 14
Psychological Health	p. 14
Spiritual Health	p. 16
Social Health	p. 17
Intellectual Health	p. 17
Environmental Health	p... MORE. 17
Health for the New Millenium	p. 17
What Is the Average Life Expectancy?	p. 17
Healthy People 2000	p. 18
Healthy People 2010	p. 19
Global Health	p. 19
Diversity and Health	p. 20
Can Race Affect Health?	p. 22
Closing the Minority Health Gap	p. 22
How Healthy Are College Students?	p. 23
Becoming All You Can Be	p. 23
Understanding Health Behavior	p. 23
Making Decisions	p. 26
How Can I Change a Bad Health Habit?	p. 27
Successful Change	p. 27
A New Era in Health Education	p. 29
The Power of Prevention	p. 29
The Potential of Protection	p. 30
The Promise of Promotion	p. 31
Across the Lifespan: Longer, Healthier Lives	p. 32
Across the Lifespan: Longer Healthspans	p. 33
Health Online	p. 34
Making This Book Work for You: Taking Charge of Your Future	p. 35
Key Terms	p. 35
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 35
References	p. 36
Personal Stress Management	p. 38
What Is Stress?	p. 40
What Causes Stress?	p. 40
Effects of Stress on the Body	p. 41
Can Stress Affect the Heart?	p. 42
Can Stress Affect the Immune System?	p. 43
Stress and the Digestive System	p. 44
Other Stress Symptoms	p. 44
Stress and the Student	p. 44
Test Stress	p. 48
Minorities and Stress	p. 48
Preparing for the Future	p. 50
Other Personal Stressors	p. 50
How Should I Deal with Anger?	p. 50
Job Stress	p. 52
Societal Stressors	p. 53
Discrimination	p. 53
Violence	p. 53
Coping with Stress	p. 54
Relieving Short-Term Stress	p. 54
Dealing with Long-Term Stress	p. 56
What Can Help Me Relax?	p. 57
Escape from the Time Trap	p. 58
Poor Time Management	p. 58
How Can I Better Manage My Time?	p. 58
Overcoming Procrastination	p. 59
Effects of Stress on the Mind	p. 59
Adjustment Disorders	p. 60
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder	p. 60
From Surviving to Thriving: Posttraumatic Growth	p. 61
Making This Chapter Work for You: Meeting the Challenge of Stress	p. 62
Health Online	p. 63
Key Terms	p. 64
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 64
References	p. 64
Feeling Good	p. 66
What Is Psychological Health?	p. 68
Positive Psychology	p. 69
What Is Emotional Intelligence?	p. 69
What Is Spiritual Intelligence?	p. 70
Understanding Yourself	p. 71
Your Feelings	p. 72
Your Needs	p. 73
Your Values and Morals	p. 73
Your Goals	p. 75
Boosting Self-Esteem	p. 75
Are There Ways to Boost a Bad Mood?	p. 77
Finding Happiness	p. 78
What Leads to Happiness?	p. 78
Becoming Optimistic	p. 80
Savoring Pleasures	p. 80
Looking on the Light Side	p. 80
Finding Meaning in Life	p. 81
Loving and Being Loved	p. 81
Caring for the Soul	p. 82
Doing Good	p. 82
Feeling in Control	p. 83
Developing Autonomy	p. 83
Asserting Yourself	p. 83
Boosting Energy	p. 84
Exercise	p. 84
Eating Right	p. 84
Getting Enough Sleep	p. 85
Connecting with Others	p. 86
Overcoming Loneliness	p. 86
Facing Social Anxieties	p. 88
How Should I Deal with Difficult People?	p. 88
Across the Lifespan: Psychological Well-Being in Middle and Old Age	p. 89
Making This Chapter Work for You: A Guide to Psychological Wellness	p. 89
Health Online	p. 90
Key Terms	p. 91
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 91
References	p. 91
Caring for the Mind	p. 94
What Is Mental Health?	p. 96
The Mental State of College Students	p. 96
What Is a Mental Disorder?	p. 97
How Common Are Mental Disorders?	p. 97
Does Mental Health Affect Physical Health?	p. 97
The Brain: The Last Frontier	p. 97
Inside the Brain	p. 99
Communication Within the Brain	p. 100
Anxiety Disorders	p. 101
Phobias	p. 101
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder	p. 102
Generalized Anxiety Disorder	p. 103
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder	p. 103
Depressive Disorders	p. 103
Major Depression	p. 104
Manic Depression (Bipolar Disorder)	p. 105
Other Forms of Depression	p. 105
Suicide	p. 106
Why Do People Want to Kill Themselves?	p. 107
What Leads to Suicide?	p. 107
Attention Disorders	p. 109
Schizophrenia	p. 110
Overcoming Problems of the Mind	p. 111
Where Can I Turn for Help?	p. 111
Types of Therapists	p. 111
Options for Treatment	p. 112
Does Treatment Work?	p. 115
Across the Lifespan: Changes and Challenges	p. 115
The Aging Brain	p. 115
Alzheimer's Disease	p. 116
Depression and the Elderly	p. 117
Making This Chapter Work for You: Preventing and Solving Psychological Problems	p. 117
Health Online	p. 118
Key Terms	p. 119
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 119
References	p. 119
Healthy Lifestyles	p. 121
The Joy of Fitness	p. 122
What Is Physical Fitness?	p. 124
Why Should I Exercise?	p. 125
How Much Exercise Do I Need?	p. 127
Motivation	p. 129
Getting Started	p. 130
Sticking with It: What Works	p. 130
Cardiovascular or Aerobic Fitness	p. 131
Your Target Heart Rate	p. 132
How Do I Design an Aerobic Workout?	p. 133
Walking	p. 134
Jogging and Running	p. 134
Swimming	p. 135
Cycling	p. 135
Cross-country Skiing	p. 136
Other Aerobic Activities	p. 136
Muscular Strength and Endurance	p. 137
Exercise and Muscles	p. 137
How Do I Design a Muscle Workout?	p. 139
What Should I Know About Pumping Steroids?	p. 139
Flexibility	p. 141
Total Fitness	p. 142
Nutrition for Exercise	p. 143
Sports Safety	p. 144
How Can I Prevent Sports Injuries?	p. 144
Extreme Sports	p. 144
Thinking of Temperature	p. 144
Toxic Workouts	p. 145
Overtraining	p. 145
Evaluating Fitness Products and Programs	p. 145
How Do I Buy the Right Athletic Shoes?	p. 146
Exercise Equipment	p. 146
Fitness Centers and Trainers	p. 146
Across the Lifespan: Turning Back the Clock	p. 147
Making This Chapter Work for You: Shaping Up	p. 148
Health Online	p. 150
Key Terms	p. 150
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 151
References	p. 151
Nutrition for Life	p. 152
What You Need to Know About Nutrients	p. 154
Water	p. 154
Protein	p. 154
Carbohydrates	p. 155
What Are the Benefits of Fiber?	p. 155
Fats	p. 156
Vitamins and Minerals	p. 160
What Are Phytochemicals?	p. 166
Eating for Good Health	p. 168
The Food Guide Pyramid	p. 168
Food Portions and Servings	p. 169
Breads, Cereals, Rice, and Pasta (6-11 servings a day)	p. 169
Vegetables (3-5 servings a day)	p. 171
Fruit (2-4 servings a day)	p. 172
Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts (2-3 servings a day)	p. 172
Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese (2-3 servings a day)	p. 173
Fats, Oils, and Sweets (small amounts each day)	p. 173
DRIs, RDAs, and Daily Values	p. 174
Dietary Supplements	p. 174
Should I Take Vitamin Supplements?	p. 174
Knowing What You Eat	p. 176
What Should I Look for on Nutrition Labels?	p. 177
What Should You Look For?	p. 178
What You Should Watch Out For	p. 180
The Way We Eat	p. 180
Dietary Diversity	p. 180
What Should I Know About Vegetarian Diets?	p. 183
Fast Food: Nutrition on the Run	p. 184
Food Safety	p. 184
Pesticides, Processing, and Irradiation	p. 185
Additives: Risks Versus Benefits	p. 186
What Causes Food Poisoning?	p. 186
Food Allergies	p. 188
Nutritional Quackery	p. 188
Across the Lifespan: Changing Nutritional Needs	p. 189
Making This Chapter Work for You: A Food Guide for the Twenty-First Century	p. 190
Health Online	p. 191
Key Terms	p. 192
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 192
References	p. 192
Eating Patterns and Problems	p. 194
Body Image	p. 196
What Should I Weigh?	p. 196
Body Mass Index (BMI)	p. 196
Other Ways of Weighing In	p. 196
How Many Calories Do I Need?	p. 197
Hunger, Satiety, and Set Point	p. 198
Unhealthy Eating Behavior	p. 199
Disordered Eating in Children and Adolescents	p. 199
Disordered Eating in College Students	p. 200
Extreme Dieting	p. 200
Compulsive Overeating	p. 201
Binge Eating	p. 201
Eating Disorders	p. 201
Who Develops Eating Disorders?	p. 202
Anorexia Nervosa	p. 202
Bulimia Nervosa	p. 204
What Causes Bulimia Nervosa?	p. 204
Being Overweight or Obese	p. 205
Weight Problems in Children and Adolescents	p. 206
Waist-Hip Ratio: Apples Versus Pears	p. 206
What Causes Obesity?	p. 207
The Dangers of Obesity	p. 207
How Can I Overcome a Weight Problem?	p. 208
A Practical Guide to Weight Management	p. 209
A Customized Weight-Loss Plan	p. 209
How Can I Avoid Diet Traps?	p. 212
Exercise: The Best Solution	p. 214
Making This Chapter Work for You: Weighing In for a Healthy Future	p. 215
Health Online	p. 216
Key Terms	p. 217
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 217
References	p. 217
Responsible Sexuality	p. 219
Communication and Relationships	p. 220
Personal Communication	p. 222
Communicating Feelings	p. 222
Nonverbal Communication	p. 223
Forming Relationships	p. 224
I, Myself, and Me	p. 224
Friendship	p. 224
Dating	p. 226
What Causes Romantic Attraction?	p. 227
Intimate Relationships	p. 228
How Does Science View Romantic Love?	p. 228
Mature Love	p. 229
When Love Ends	p. 229
Living Arrangements	p. 231
Living with Parents	p. 231
Single Life	p. 231
Is Living Together a Good Idea?	p. 232
Committed Relationships	p. 233
Marriage	p. 233
Types of Marriage	p. 235
Issues in Marriage and Other Committed Relationships	p. 236
Why Has Marriage Endured?	p. 238
Couples Therapy	p. 238
What Is the Current Divorce Rate?	p. 239
Family Ties	p. 239
Diversity Within Families	p. 239
Becoming Parents	p. 239
Working Parents: The New Collaborators	p. 240
Fathers' Changing Roles	p. 241
Children of Divorce	p. 241
Single-Parent and Blended Families	p. 242
Dysfunctional Relationships	p. 242
Making This Chapter Work for You: Building Better Relationships	p. 244
Health Online	p. 244
Key Terms	p. 245
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 245
References	p. 245
Personal Sexuality	p. 248
Becoming Male or Female	p. 250
Are You an X or a Y?	p. 250
How Do Hormones Work?	p. 250
Sexual Stereotypes	p. 252
Women's Sexual Health	p. 252
Female Sexual Anatomoy	p. 252
What Is the Menstrual Cycle?	p. 254
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)	p. 256
Midlife Changes	p. 256
Menopause	p. 257
Men's Sexual Health	p. 258
Male Sexual Anatomy	p. 258
What Is Circumcision?	p. 258
Prostate Problems	p. 259
Midlife Changes	p. 260
Responsible Sexuality	p. 260
Characteristics of a Sexually Healthy Adult	p. 260
Sexually Healthy Relationships	p. 261
Sexuality Education	p. 261
Talking About Sex	p. 262
Across the Lifespan: Sexual Behavior	p. 264
Sexuality in Childhood	p. 264
Adolescent Sexuality	p. 265
Sex on Campus	p. 266
How Sexually Active Are American Adults?	p. 266
Sex and Aging	p. 268
Sexual Diversity	p. 269
Bisexuality	p. 269
Homosexuality	p. 269
Sexual Activity	p. 270
Celibacy	p. 270
Abstinence	p. 271
Fantasy	p. 271
Sex in Cyberspace	p. 272
Masturbation	p. 272
Kissing and Touching	p. 273
Intercourse	p. 274
Oral-Genital Sex	p. 274
Anal Stimulation and Intercourse	p. 275
Cultural Variations	p. 275
Sexual Response	p. 275
Excitement	p. 276
Plateau	p. 276
Orgasm	p. 276
Resolution	p. 276
Sexual Concerns	p. 277
Safer Sex	p. 278
What Are the Most Common Sexual Problems?	p. 278
Sex Therapy	p. 280
Drugs and Sex	p. 280
Atypical Behavior	p. 281
The Business of Sex	p. 282
Making This Chapter Work for You: Responsible Sexuality	p. 282
Health Online	p. 283
Key Terms	p. 284
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 284
References	p. 285
Reproductive Choices	p. 286
Conception	p. 288
The Quest for Contraception	p. 288
The Basics of Birth Control	p. 289
Unintended Pregnancy	p. 290
How Do I Choose a Birth Control Method?	p. 291
Abstinence and "Outercourse"	p. 294
Hormone-Based Contraceptives	p. 295
Barrier Contraceptives	p. 298
The Intrauterine Device (IUD)	p. 304
Sterilization	p. 306
Methods Based on the Menstrual Cycle (Fertility Awareness Methods)	p. 307
What is "The Morning-After" Pill?	p. 309
Future Contraceptives	p. 309
Abortion	p. 309
Thinking Through the Options	p. 310
Medical Abortion	p. 310
Other Abortion Methods	p. 311
Psychological Responses After Abortion	p. 312
The Politics of Abortion	p. 312
The Abortion Horizon	p. 313
A Cross-Cultural Perspective	p. 313
Childfree by Choice	p. 313
Pregnancy	p. 314
Preconception Care: A Preventive Approach	p. 314
How a Woman's Body Changes During Pregnancy	p. 314
How a Baby Grows	p. 315
Emotional Aspects of Pregnancy	p. 315
Why Is Prenatal Care Important?	p. 315
Prenatal Testing	p. 318
Complications of Pregnancy	p. 319
Pregnancy and Age	p. 320
Childbirth	p. 321
Where to Have Your Baby	p. 321
Preparing for Childbirth	p. 321
What Is Childbirth Like?	p. 321
Breast-Feeding Versus Bottle Feeding	p. 323
Babies at Risk	p. 324
Genetic Disorders	p. 324
The Littlest Addicts	p. 324
Crib Death: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)	p. 324
Infertility	p. 325
What Are the Options for Infertile Couples?	p. 325
Adoption	p. 327
Making This Chapter Work for You: Responsible Reproductive Choices	p. 328
Health Online	p. 329
Key Terms	p. 330
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 330
References	p. 330
Personal Health Risks	p. 333
Consumerism, Complementary/Alternative Medicine, and the Health Care System	p. 334
Becoming a Savvy Health-Care Consumer	p. 336
Self-Care	p. 336
How Can I Evaluate Online Medical Advice?	p. 336
Evaluating Health News	p. 338
Making Sense of Medical Research	p. 339
Dental Care	p. 339
Getting the Best Health Care	p. 341
You and Your Doctor	p. 341
How Should I Choose My "Primary" Care Physician?	p. 342
What Should I Expect in a Medical Exam?	p. 344
Medical Tests	p. 345
Developing a Treatment Plan	p. 346
Elective Treatments	p. 346
Your Medical Rights	p. 347
Your Right to Information	p. 347
Your Medical Records	p. 349
Your Right to Good, Safe, Care	p. 349
Quackery	p. 349
Complementary and Alternative Medicine	p. 350
Why People Use Complementary and Alternative Therapies	p. 350
Is Alternative Medicine Effective?	p. 351
Chiropractic	p. 352
Herbal/Botanical Medicine	p. 353
Acupuncture	p. 355
Other Alternative Treatments	p. 356
Evaluating Complementary and Alternative Medicine	p. 356
Health-Care System	p. 357
Health-Care Practitioners	p. 357
Health-Care Facilities	p. 358
Paying for Health Care	p. 360
Traditional Health Insurance	p. 360
What Is Managed Care?	p. 360
Government-Financed Insurance Plans	p. 363
The Uninsured	p. 363
Making This Chapter Work for You: Smart Health-Care Decisions	p. 363
Health Online	p. 364
Key Terms	p. 365
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 366
References	p. 366
Defending Yourself from Infectious Diseases	p. 368
Understanding Infection	p. 370
Agents of Infection	p. 370
How Do You Catch an Infection?	p. 372
The Process of Infection	p. 372
How Your Body Protects Itself	p. 372
Immune Response	p. 374
Immunity and Stress	p. 374
Immune Disorders	p. 375
Immunization: The Key to Prevention	p. 376
Poliomyelitis	p. 377
Tetanus (Lockjaw)	p. 377
Diphtheria	p. 378
Pertussis	p. 378
Measles	p. 378
Rubella (German Measles)	p. 378
Varicella (Chickenpox)	p. 378
Hepatitis B	p. 379
HIB Infection	p. 379
Infectious Diseases	p. 379
Who Is at Highest Risk of Infectious Disease?	p. 379
The Common Cold	p. 379
Influenza	p. 381
Meningitis	p. 382
Mononucleosis	p. 382
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)	p. 382
Hepatitis	p. 382
Pneumonia	p. 383
Tuberculosis	p. 384
Group A and Group B Strep Infection	p. 384
Toxic Shock Syndrome	p. 385
Lyme Disease	p. 385
The Threat of Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases	p. 387
Reproductive and Urinary Tract Infections	p. 387
Vaginal Infections	p. 387
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)	p. 388
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)	p. 388
STDs, Adolescents, and Young Adults	p. 389
Prevention and Protection	p. 393
Chlamydia	p. 394
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)	p. 395
Gonorrhea	p. 396
Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU)	p. 397
Syphilis	p. 397
What Is Herpes	p. 398
Human Papilloma Virus Infection (Genital Warts)	p. 399
Chancroid	p. 400
Pubic Lice and Scabies	p. 400
HIV/AIDS	p. 401
The Spread of HIV	p. 401
How Widespread is HIV Infection?	p. 402
Reducing the Risk of HIV Transmission	p. 403
HIV Infection	p. 403
HIV Testing	p. 404
AIDS	p. 406
What Progress Has Been Made in HIV/AIDS Treatments?	p. 406
Making This Chapter Work for You: Guarding Against Infectious Diseases	p. 407
Health Online	p. 408
Key Terms	p. 409
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 410
References	p. 410
Keeping Your Heart Healthy	p. 412
How the Heart Works	p. 414
Trends in Cardiovascular Disease: Good News/Bad News	p. 414
Preventing Heart Problems	p. 416
Physical Activity	p. 416
What Kind of Diet Is Best for a Healthy Heart?	p. 416
Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease	p. 416
What Are Risk Factors for Heart Disease That I Can Control?	p. 416
Risks You Can't Control	p. 420
Other Risk Factors	p. 421
The Cholesterol Connection	p. 423
What Is a Normal Cholesterol Level?	p. 423
Cholesterol in the Young	p. 423
Across the Lifespan: Cholesterol and the Elderly	p. 424
Lowering Cholesterol	p. 424
Diet and Lifestyle	p. 424
Cholesterol-Lowering Medications	p. 425
The Silent Killers	p. 425
High Blood Pressure	p. 425
Across the Lifespan: Treating Hypertension in the Elderly	p. 427
Coronary Artery Disease	p. 428
Crises of the Heart	p. 428
Angina Pectoris	p. 428
Coronary Artery Spasms	p. 429
What Happens During a Heart Attack?	p. 429
Arrhythmias (Heart Rate Abnormalities)	p. 431
Mitral-Valve Prolapse	p. 431
Congestive Heart Failure	p. 431
Rheumatic Fever	p. 432
Congenital Defects	p. 432
Heart Savers	p. 432
Diagnostic Tests	p. 433
Treatments	p. 433
Stroke: From No Hope to New Hope	p. 434
What Causes a Stroke?	p. 435
Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs)	p. 435
Risk Factors for Strokes	p. 436
Treatments for Strokes	p. 436
Making This Chapter Work for You: Becoming Heart Smart	p. 437
Health Online	p. 438
Key Terms	p. 439
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 439
References	p. 439
Avoiding Health Risks	p. 441
Lowering Your Risk of Cancer and Other Major Diseases	p. 442
Understanding Cancer	p. 444
How Does Cancer Develop?	p. 444
Cancer Staging	p. 445
Cancer Trends	p. 445
The Potential of Prevention	p. 446
Who Is at Risk for Developing Cancer?	p. 447
How Can I Reduce My Cancer Risk?	p. 449
What Are the Most Common Types of Cancer?	p. 452
Across the Lifespan: How the Risk of Melanoma Increases with Age	p. 454
New Hope Against Cancer	p. 460
Cancer Survivorship	p. 461
Diabetes Mellitus	p. 461
What Is Diabetes?	p. 462
The Dangers of Diabetes	p. 462
Diabetes and Ethnic Minorities	p. 463
Treatments for Diabetes	p. 463
Other Major Illnesses	p. 463
Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders	p. 463
Respiratory Diseases	p. 464
Liver Disorders	p. 465
Kidney Diseases	p. 465
Digestive Diseases	p. 466
Disorders of the Muscles, Joints, and Bones	p. 467
Skin Disorders	p. 468
Special Needs for Different Abilities	p. 468
Making This Chapter Work for You: Staying Alive and Healthy	p. 469
Health Online	p. 470
Key Terms	p. 471
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 471
References	p. 472
Drug Use, Misuse, and Abuse	p. 474
Understanding Drugs and Their Effects	p. 476
Routes of Administration	p. 476
Dosage	p. 476
Individual Differences	p. 476
Setting	p. 477
Toxicity	p. 477
Types of Action	p. 477
Medications	p. 477
What Do I need to Know About Over-the-Counter Drugs?	p. 477
Prescription Drugs	p. 478
Drug Interactions	p. 480
Generic Drugs	p. 480
What Should I Know About Buying Drugs Online?	p. 480
Caffeine Use and Misuse	p. 481
Is It Possible to Overdose on Caffeine?	p. 481
Substance Use Disorders	p. 482
Understanding Substance Use Disorders	p. 482
Dependence	p. 482
What Causes Drug Dependence and Abuse?	p. 485
The Toll of Drugs	p. 487
Drugs in Society	p. 487
America's Drug Problem	p. 487
How Common Is Drug Use on College Campuses?	p. 488
Drugs on the Job	p. 489
Drugs and Driving	p. 490
Common Drugs of Abuse	p. 490
Amphetamines	p. 490
Cannabis Products	p. 491
Cocaine	p. 492
Hallucinogens	p. 494
Inhalants	p. 495
Opioids	p. 496
Phencyclidine (PCP)	p. 498
Sedative-Hypnotics of Anxiolytic (Antianxiety) Drugs	p. 498
Other Drugs of Abuse	p. 499
Treating Drug Dependence and Abuse	p. 502
12-Step Programs	p. 502
Relapse Prevention	p. 503
Outlook	p. 503
Codependence	p. 504
Making This Chapter Work for You: Working Toward a Drug-Free Future	p. 505
Health Online	p. 506
Key Terms	p. 506
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 507
References	p. 507
Alcohol Use, Misuse, and Abuse	p. 508
Alcohol and Its Effects	p. 510
How Much Alcohol Can I Drink?	p. 510
What Factors Influence the Body's Response to Alcohol?	p. 511
How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?	p. 512
Intoxication	p. 513
The Impact of Alcohol	p. 513
Interaction with Other Drugs	p. 515
Increased Risk of Dying	p. 516
Drinking in America	p. 516
Why People Drink	p. 516
Patterns of Alcohol Use	p. 517
Underage Drinking	p. 518
How Common Is Drinking on College Campuses?	p. 518
Drinking and Race	p. 521
Women and Alcohol	p. 522
Drinking and Driving	p. 524
Alcohol-Related Problems	p. 525
How Common Are Alcohol-Related Problems?	p. 526
What Causes Alcohol Dependence and Abuse?	p. 526
Types of Alcoholism	p. 528
Medical Complications of Alcohol Abuse and Dependence	p. 529
Alcoholism Treatments	p. 530
Detoxification	p. 530
Are There Medications That Treat Alcoholism?	p. 530
Inpatient or Residential Treatment	p. 530
Outpatient Treatment	p. 531
Across the Lifespan: Treating Alcohol Problems in the Elderly	p. 532
Recovery	p. 532
Alcoholism's Impact on Relationships	p. 532
Codependence and Enabling	p. 532
Growing Up with an Alcoholic Parent	p. 533
Adult Children of Alcoholics	p. 533
Making This Chapter Work for You: Responsible Drinking	p. 534
Health Online	p. 535
Key Terms	p. 536
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 536
References	p. 536
Tobacco Use, Misuse, and Abuse	p. 538
Tocacco and Its Effects	p. 540
How Does Nicotine Work?	p. 540
Tar	p. 540
Carbon Monoxide	p. 540
The Impact of Tobacco	p. 541
Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking	p. 541
Smoking and Medication	p. 544
The Financial Cost of Smoking	p. 545
Smoking in America	p. 545
Starting Early	p. 545
Smoking and Minorities	p. 545
Smoking and Women	p. 546
Why Do People Smoke?	p. 547
Why People Keep Smoking	p. 549
Other Forms of Tobacco	p. 549
Are Clove Cigarettes Safer than Regular Ones?	p. 549
What Are Bidis?	p. 550
Cigars	p. 550
Pipes	p. 551
Smokeless Tobacco	p. 551
Environmental Tobacco Smoke	p. 552
Mainstream and Sidestream Smoke	p. 552
What Are the Risks of Secondhand Smoke?	p. 552
Families of Smokers: Living Dangerously	p. 552
The Politics of Tobacco	p. 553
The Fight for Clean Air	p. 553
Quitting	p. 553
Quitting on Your Own	p. 554
Stop-Smoking Groups	p. 555
Nicotine Replacement Therapy	p. 556
Smoke-Free Days	p. 557
Other Ways to Quit	p. 557
Making This Chapter Work for You: Clearing the Air	p. 557
Health Online	p. 558
Key Terms	p. 559
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 559
References	p. 559
Health in Context	p. 561
Staying Safe: Preventing Injury, Violence, and Victimization	p. 562
Unintentional Injury: Why Accidents Happen	p. 564
Unsafe Attitudes	p. 564
Individual Risk Factors	p. 565
What Should I Do in an Emergency Situation?	p. 567
Safety on the Road	p. 567
Safe Driving	p. 568
How Can I Deal with Road Rage?	p. 569
Across the Lifespan: Seniors at the Wheel	p. 571
Safe Cycling	p. 571
Safety at Home	p. 572
Falls	p. 572
Fires	p. 572
On-the-Job Safety	p. 573
Can My Computer Be a Health Hazard?	p. 573
Working with Chemicals	p. 574
Recreational Safety	p. 574
Handling Heat	p. 574
Coping with Cold	p. 575
Drowning	p. 576
Intentional Injury	p. 576
Is There an Epidemic of Violence in America?	p. 576
Victims of Violence: Who Is at Risk?	p. 577
Are Today's Teens More Violent?	p. 577
The Roots of Aggression and Violence	p. 578
Hate Crimes	p. 579
Crime on Campus	p. 580
Family Violence	p. 580
Helping the Victims of Violence	p. 582
Sexual Victimization and Violence	p. 582
What Causes Sexual Victimization and Violence?	p. 582
What Is Sexual Harassment?	p. 583
Sexual Coercion and Rape	p. 585
Sexual Abuse of Children	p. 590
Halting Sexual Violence: Prevention Efforts	p. 590
Making This Chapter Work for You: Staying Alive and Healthy	p. 591
Health Online	p. 592
Key Terms	p. 593
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 593
References	p. 594
When Life Ends	p. 596
How We Die	p. 598
The Meaning of Death	p. 598
Denial and Death	p. 598
Emotional Responses to Death	p. 598
Ethical Dilemmas	p. 601
Preparing for Death	p. 602
What Are Advance Directives?	p. 602
What Is a Living Will?	p. 604
The Holographic Will	p. 604
The Gift of Life	p. 604
The Process of Dying	p. 604
Living While Dying	p. 606
Pain Relief	p. 606
Hospice: Caring When Curing Isn't Possible	p. 607
What Is Known About Near-Death Experiences?	p. 607
Suicide	p. 608
"Rational" Suicide	p. 608
Physician-Assisted Suicide	p. 609
The Practicalities of Death	p. 609
Funeral Arrangements	p. 609
Autopsies	p. 609
Grief	p. 610
Does Grief Affect Health?	p. 612
Methods of Mourning	p. 612
How Can Survivors of a Loss Be Helped?	p. 612
Making This Chapter Work for You: Understanding the Meaning of Death	p. 612
Health Online	p. 613
Key Terms	p. 614
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 614
References	p. 614
Working Toward a Healthy Environment	p. 616
The State of the Environment	p. 618
Our Planet, Our Health	p. 618
The Fight to Save the Earth	p. 619
How Big Is the World's Population?	p. 619
Pollution	p. 620
Changes in the Atmosphere	p. 621
What Is Global Warming?	p. 621
Depletion of the Earth's Resources	p. 622
What You Can Do to Protect the Planet	p. 623
Going "Green"	p. 623
Precycling and Recycling	p. 623
Clearing the Air	p. 625
Smog	p. 626
What Is Acid Rain?	p. 626
Indoor Pollutants	p. 627
Protecting Yourself from Indoor Air Pollution	p. 628
Protecting Your Hearing	p. 629
Is Your Water Safe to Drink?	p. 630
Is Bottled Water Better?	p. 630
Fluoride	p. 631
Chlorine	p. 631
Lead	p. 631
Chemical Risks	p. 631
What Health Risks Are Caused by pesticides?	p. 631
Toxic Chemicals, Metals, and Wastes	p. 632
Invisible Dangers	p. 633
Electromagnetic Fields	p. 633
Video Display Terminals (VDTS)	p. 633
Microwaves	p. 634
Ionizing Radiation	p. 634
Diagnostic X Rays	p. 634
Radioactivity	p. 634
Making This Chapter Work for You: Creating a Healthier World	p. 635
Health Online	p. 636
Key Terms	p. 637
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 637
References	p. 637
Hales Health Almanac	p. 1
Health Information on the Internet	p. 2
Emergency!	p. 5
A Consumer's Guide to Medical Tests	p. 9
Counting Your Calories and Fat	p. 14
Your Health Directory	p. 20
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