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Rosenfeld JA, Alley N, Acheson LS, Admire JB , eds. 1997. Women's health in primary care. Baltimore, MD: Williams and Wilkins, 921 pp.

Annotation: This book has been developed for all primary health care providers and discusses women's diseases, beginning with adolescence, and how they differ from the study and treatment of men's diseases. The inadequacy of women's health research is discussed. Topics such as women's health promotion and concerns, and traditional medical, psychological and social concerns throughout the life cycle are included. The book contains extensive charts, graphs, and tables throughout. Appendices include recommendations on preventive services and an age chart for examinations. The book concludes with an index.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Breast care, Cardiovascular diseases, Contraception, Endocrine diseases, Gastrointestinal diseases, Gynecological diseases, Health promotion, Lactation, Life cycle, Mental health, Pregnancy, Primary care, Psychosocial factors, Respiratory diseases, Sexuality, Sexually transmitted diseases, Urologic diseases, Violence, Women's health

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