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This comprehensive official women's health resource covers a broad range of issues affecting women of all ages. From the Nation's leaders in women's health, the Guide covers topics ranging from violence against women to cancer and heart disease, providing easy-to-understand explanations as well as practical tips. Readers will also find personal health stories from women around the country, charts showing which medical tests are needed, and when, and ways to find more helpful information. As gatekeepers of their family's health, women will also find resources for caring for the men and children in their lives.

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<p><br> American Reference Books Annual review <br> The Healthy Woman: A Complete Guide for All Ages. Washington, D.C., Government Printing Office, 2008. 500p. illus. index. $24.95pa. ISBN 13: 978-0-16077-183-5.<p> This guide, offered from the Office on Women's Health, is intended to provide women of all ages, economic backgrounds, and ethnicities with general health information. It serves more as a guide to keeping women healthy and safe than a guide that will help women deal with long-term health issues, although these are addressed here as well. Numerous medical experts from government agencies helped create this volume, including: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Indian Health Service, and National Institutes of Health. The work is arranged into more than 20 chapters that address diseases (e.g., heart disease, type 2 diabetes, blood disorders, HIV/AIDS), woman-specific health concerns (e.g., reproductive health, pregnancy, br

March 5, 2009 Official Nebraska Government WebsiteThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Women's Health has published a terrific new book: The Healthy Woman: A Complete Guide for All Ages. It is available for sale from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office http: //bookstore.gpo.gov Telephone 866-512-1800. The price is $24.95.The Healthy Woman is an easy-to-use guide covering many conditions that women encounter throughout thier lifetimes: heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes to name a few. The conditions are discussed from a woman's perspective. Other chapters include advice and information about taking charge of one's own health. The book is full of easy-to-understand explanations, practical tips, charts, and firsthand health stories from women.This would be a good resource for any public library.

<p><br> American Reference Books Annual review<br><br> The Healthy Woman: A Complete Guide for All Ages. Washington, D.C., Government Printing Office, 2008. 500p. illus. index. $24.95pa. ISBN 13: 978-0-16077-183-5.<p> This guide, offered from the Office on Women's Health, is intended to provide women of all ages, economic backgrounds, and ethnicities with general health information. It serves more as a guide to keeping women healthy and safe than a guide that will help women deal with long-term health issues, although these are addressed here as well. Numerous medical experts from government agencies helped create this volume, including: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Indian Health Service, and National Institutes of Health. The work is arranged into more than 20 chapters that address diseases (e.g., heart disease, type 2 diabetes, blood disorders, HIV/AIDS), woman-specific health concerns (e.g., reproductive health, pregnancy, breastfeeding), well-being (e.g., healthy aging, mental health, nutrition, fitness), and very specific concerns (e.g., violence against women, alternative medicine). The chapters are well written and will be easily understood by women with a high school education. There are many illustrations, charts, lists, and sidebars that add both interest and additional information. Users will find practical advice and tips to deal with a wide range of common health concerns among women of all ages. Each chapter is supplemented with lists of additional resources, Websites, and organizations to contact for more information.<p> This guide will appeal to a wide range of women. The the very affordable price of $24.95 it should be found in most public libraries of all sizes as well as consumer health collections. The information is timely, easy to comprehend, and lends itself well to further research if needed. This guide is highly recommended.--Shannon Graff Hysell

<br> American Reference Books Annual review <br> The Healthy Woman: A Complete Guide for All Ages. Washington, D.C., Government Printing Office, 2008. 500p. illus. index. $24.95pa. ISBN 13: 978-0-16077-183-5. <p> This guide, offered from the Office on Women's Health, is intended to provide women of all ages, economic backgrounds, and ethnicities with general health information. It serves more as a guide to keeping women healthy and safe than a guide that will help women deal with long-term health issues, although these are addressed here as well. Numerous medical experts from government agencies helped create this volume, including: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Indian Health Service, and National Institutes of Health. The work is arranged into more than 20 chapters that address diseases (e.g., heart disease, type 2 diabetes, blood disorders, HIV/AIDS), woman-specific health concerns (e.g., reproductive health, pregnancy, breastfeeding), well-being (e.g., healthy aging, mental health, nutrition, fitness), and very specific concerns (e.g., violence against women, alternative medicine). The chapters are well written and will be easily understood by women with a high school education. There are many illustrations, charts, lists, and sidebars that add both interest and additional information. Users will find practical advice and tips to deal with a wide range of common health concerns among women of all ages. Each chapter is supplemented with lists of additional resources, Websites, and organizations to contact for more information. <p> This guide will appeal to a wide range of women. The the very affordable price of $24.95 itshould be found in most public libraries of all sizes as well as consumer health collections. The information is timely, easy to comprehend, and lends itself well to further research if needed. This guide is highly recommended.--Shannon Graff Hysell

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The Office on Women's Health (OWH) was established in 1991 within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Its vision is to ensure that All Women and Girls are Healthier and Have a Better Sense of Well Being. Its mission is to provide leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex/gender-specific approaches.: The strategy OWH uses to achieve its mission and vision is through the development of innovative programs, by educating health professionals, and motivating behavior change in conusmers through the dissemiantion of health information. OWH offers extensive health information online at www.womenshealth.gov.

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