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OverviewOutstanding physicians and scientists from throughout the nation offer their insights into the role preventive medicine plays in reducing the risks of chronic diseases in women. Topics include discussions of the prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and osteoporosis. The effectiveness of screening methods such as mammograms, colorectal exams, and Pap tests are discussed. Other papers establish the value of hormone therapy, weight loss, and smoking cessation in promoting women's health. Full Product DetailsAuthor: George A. Bray , Donna H. RyanPublisher: Louisiana State University Press Imprint: Louisiana State University Press Volume: 11 ISBN: 9780807126547ISBN 10: 0807126543 Pages: 302 Publication Date: 01 December 2000 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationGeorge A. Bray, M.D., is a Boyd Professor at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge and the LSU Medical Center in New Orleans. He served as executive director of the Pennington Center for ten years, prior to retiring from the position in 1999. Donna H. Ryan, M.D., is associate executive director of clinical science at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and a professor in the School of Medicine at the LSU Medical Center. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |