Public health & preventive medicine
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Public health & preventive medicine
Paperback. Presents information to help environmental scientists further understand the relationships between ecosystem health and human health by exploring preventative, diagnostic and prognostic aspects of ecosystem management. The book uses case study examples to explain both theory and practice Editor(s): Rapport, D. J.; Gaudet, Connie L. Num Pages: 384 pages, 55. BIC Classification: MBNH2; RNC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 180 x 22. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632043682
- ISBN
- 9780632043682
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 115.51
€ 115.51
Paperback. A comprehensive overview of the range of issues and concerns related to sexuality and health care. It describes the normal processes and issues which arise at different stages in a person's life connected with sexuality, and describes the issues which arise when there is illness or disfigurement. Num Pages: 296 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 169 x 16. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632048045
- ISBN
- 9780632048045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.28
€ 56.28
Paperback. Substance Use and Misuse is a comprehensive and practical text that covers the core elements of substance use and misuse in both acute and community settings. The text reflects those areas in which health-care professionals are assuming greater responsibility for those people misusing psychoactive substances. Editor(s): Rassool, G. Hussein. Num Pages: 304 pages, glossary, index. BIC Classification: JFFH1; MBN; MMZR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 171 x 17. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632048847
- ISBN
- 9780632048847
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.87
€ 82.87
Paperback. Examines and clarifies what is known about the socialisation of boys and men. This book shows how this influences the ways in which they maintain their health, how they respond to illness, and why they do or do not seek help. It also includes personal stories and poems by men. Num Pages: 288 pages, 50. BIC Classification: JFSJ2; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632052882
- ISBN
- 9780632052882
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 90.12
€ 90.12
Paperback. This report from the British Nutrition Foundation's Task Force on Obesity brings together the findings of a team of international experts in the area. It covers in detail the health risks of obesity, clinical assessment, epidemiology, aetiology, prevention and treatment of obesity. Series: British Nutrition Foundation. Num Pages: 272 pages, 37 illustrations, glossary, references, index. BIC Classification: MBGR; MBNH3; MJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 191 x 16. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632052981
- ISBN
- 9780632052981
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 102.21
€ 102.21
Paperback. Human illness attributed to foodborne pathogenic microorganisms has been prominent in the mass media in recent years. The Practical Food Microbiology Series has been devised to give practical and accurate information about specific organisms of concern to public health. Series: Practical Food Microbiology. Num Pages: 336 pages, 60. BIC Classification: MBNH; MJH; MMFM; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632055197
- ISBN
- 9780632055197
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 148.14
€ 148.14
Paperback. Part of the "BNF Task Force Reports" series, this book covers in depth food allergy, food intolerance, nutrition and the immune system and autoimmune disease. It is useful for a range of professionals, including dietitians, nutritionists, health visitors, family practitioners, nursing practitioners and many other health professionals. Editor(s): Buttriss, Judith; BNF (British Nutrition Foundation). Series: British Nutrition Foundation S. Num Pages: 256 pages, 85. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJCM1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 192 x 15. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632055470
- ISBN
- 9780632055470
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 102.58
€ 102.58
Paperback. Kassianos gives a description of the disease followed by the data on notification and immunisation coverage. Each vaccine is presented separately, with information on contraindications, local and general side effects, and dosage schedules. Num Pages: 448 pages, 31 illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 190 x 244 x 25. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632055814
- ISBN
- 9780632055814
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 81.95
€ 81.95
Paperback. Health promotion is an increasingly important part of the work of most health professionals. Yet health promotion is qualitatively different from traditional health care activities. This book will be a focused introduction to, and exploration of, ethical issues in health promotion. Editor(s): Cribb, Alan; Duncan, Peter. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBDC; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 171 x 15. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632056033
- ISBN
- 9780632056033
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.58
€ 69.58
Hardcover. Dietary fibre technology is a sophisticated component of the food industry. This highly practical book presents the state--of--the--art and explains how the background science translates into commercial reality. Editor(s): McCleary, Barry (Megazyme International, Republic of Ireland IRELAND); Prosky, Leon. Num Pages: 560 pages, 60. BIC Classification: MBNH3; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 259 x 185 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1204.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632056347
- ISBN
- 9780632056347
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 260.57
€ 260.57
Paperback. This text covers the major aspects of human nutrition, emphasising the chemical nature of nutrients and their metabolism. Nutrition is looked at in the context of the history of food, the food chain, and epidemiology. Num Pages: 704 pages, 271. BIC Classification: MBNH3; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 189 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632058112
- ISBN
- 9780632058112
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.46
€ 80.46
Hardcover. Continuing accumulation of scientific evidence demonstrates that nutrition is one of the important determinants of health for the individual. This book, which contains papers presented at the 1st Nutrition and Health conference, covers the major topics relating to nutritional aspects of health. Editor(s): Carr, Tanya; Descheemaeker, Koen. Num Pages: 208 pages, 31. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632058440
- ISBN
- 9780632058440
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.83
€ 186.83
Hardcover. Since publication of the previous edition of this successful book, there have been many advances in the field of food science and metal analysis and these have been taken into account of in compiling this new edition. Data on metal levels in foods and diets have been updated with information gathered from recent international literature. Num Pages: 288 pages, 30. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 177 x 20. Weight in Grams: 788.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632059270
- ISBN
- 9780632059270
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.18
€ 235.18
Paperback. This title covers the full range of substances in foods considered to have a protective and positive health effect. Contents include detailed information on major foods and beverages, the content and role of protective substances within them, the effects of food processing and public health issues. Editor(s): Goldberg, Gail. Series: British Nutrition Foundation S. Num Pages: 368 pages, 102 illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 190 x 21. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632059621
- ISBN
- 9780632059621
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 116.72
€ 116.72
Hardcover. Present a scientific overview of the implications of drinking beer as part of the human diet. This book includes: the history of beer in the diet, an overview of beer production and beer compositional analysis, the impact of raw materials, the desirable and undesirable components in beer and the contribution of beer to health, and social issues. Num Pages: 200 pages, 125 illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; WBXD2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 624.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632064465
- ISBN
- 9780632064465
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.33
€ 201.33
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 7. Weight in Grams: 206.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632065141
- ISBN
- 9780632065141
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.12
€ 56.12
Paperback. Reviewing research and presenting empirical data from Sweden and elsewhere, the authors examine basic concepts, possible hypotheses, explanatory models, and policy solutions for the biological and social causes of the differences in health between men and women. Editor(s): Ostlin, Piroska; etc.; Danielsson, Finn; Harenstam, Annika; Lindberg, Gudrun. Translator(s): Duncan, Dorothy. Num Pages: 328 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DNS; JH; JPQB; MBNH; MBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674005280
- ISBN
- 9780674005280
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.92
€ 16.99
€ 15.92
Hardcover. How do smokers evaluate evidence that smoking harms health? Some evidence suggests that smokers over-estimate health risks from smoking. This book challenges this conclusion and finds that smokers tend to be overly optimistic about their longevity and future health if they quit later in life. Num Pages: 288 pages, 3 line illustrations, 25 tables. BIC Classification: JFFH; MBNH; MMZR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674010390
- ISBN
- 9780674010390
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.35€ 87.88
€ 97.35
€ 87.88
Paperback. By emphasizing the dramatic results that investments in AIDS treatments in Africa can bring, this book provides lessons to nations about scaling up their own treatment responses, hope to individuals and communities confronted with the often devastating impact of AIDS, and inspiration to the international HIV/AIDS community. Series: Harvard Series on Population and Development Studies. Num Pages: 300 pages, 40 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JFFH2; MBN; MJCJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 254 x 216 x 15. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674033450
- ISBN
- 9780674033450
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.64
€ 33.99
€ 28.64
Hardback. This new edition of Environmental Health emphasizes the challenges students will face in the field: the local and global implications of environmental health initiatives, their short- and long-range effects, their importance to both developing and developed nations, and the roles individuals can play in helping to resolve these problems. Num Pages: 544 pages, 77 line illustrations, 87 tables. BIC Classification: MBNH2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 162 x 33. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674047402
- ISBN
- 9780674047402
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.08€ 91.95
€ 95.08
€ 91.95