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Men's health concerns sourcebook: basic consumer health information about trends and issues in men's health, including information about gender-specific health differences, the leading causes of death in men, reproductive and sexual concerns, male-linked genetic disorders, mental health concerns, alcohol and drug abuse, and other concerns of special significance to men : along with Information about the screenings, vaccinations, and self-examinations recommended for men, guidelines for nutrition, physical activity, weight control, and other lifestyle choices that affect wellness, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for further help and information
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From the Reference - Fourth edition.
Machine generated contents note: pt. I Men's Health Basics
ch. 1 Gender-Specific Health Differences
Section 1.1 Differences in Men's and Women's Health: An Overview
Section 1.2 Genetic Factors May Explain Why Women Live Longer Than Men
Section 1.3 Tobacco and Alcohol Use Contribute to Gender Gap in Mortality
Section 1.4 Gender Differences in Heart Disease
Section 1.5 Gender-Specific Differences in the Brain's Response to Abuse
ch. 2 Self-Examinations Recommended for Men
Section 2.1 Breast Self-Examination
Section 2.2 Oral Cancer Self-Examination
Section 2.3 Skin Cancer Self-Examination
Section 2.4 Testicular Self-Examination
ch. 3 Recommended Screening Tests for Men
Section 3.1 Screening Tests for Men: What You Need and When
Section 3.2 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Section 3.3 Blood Pressure Screening
Section 3.4 Cholesterol Screening
Section 3.5 Colorectal Cancer Screening
Section 3.6 Osteoporosis Screening
Section 3.7 Prostate Cancer Screening
ch. 4 Vaccinations for Men
Section 4.1 Recommended Vaccinations for Adults
Section 4.2 Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Now Recommended for Young Men
Section 4.3 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination
ch. 5 Managing Common Disease Risk Factors
Section 5.1 Preventing High Blood Pressure
Section 5.2 Preventing High Cholesterol
Section 5.3 Ensuring Adequate Sleep
Section 5.4 Managing Stress
ch. 6 Aim for a Healthy Weight
Section 6.1 Assessing Your Weight and Health Risk
Section 6.2 About Body Mass Index
Section 6.3 Health Risks of Overweight and Obesity
Section 6.4 Tips for Healthy Weight Loss
Section 6.5 Guide to Selecting a Weight-Loss Program
ch. 7 Nutrition Tips for Men
Section 7.1 Healthy Eating for Men
Section 7.2 A Decade-by-Decade Guide to Optimal Nutrition for Men
Section 7.3 Nutrition Tips for Building Strength and Increasing Muscle Mass
ch. 8 Physical Activity: Key to a Healthy Life
Section 8.1 How Much Physical Activity Do Adults Need?
Section 8.2 The Benefits of Physical Activity
pt. II Leading Causes of Death in Men
ch. 9 Causes of Death: A Statistical Overview
Section 9.1 Leading Causes of Death in U.S. Males
Section 9.2 Cancer among Men: Some Statistics
ch. 10 Alzheimer Disease
ch. 11 Chronic Liver Disease
Section 11.1 Viral Hepatitis
Section 11.2 Cirrhosis
ch. 12 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
ch. 13 Colorectal Cancer
ch. 14 Diabetes
ch. 15 Heart Disease
Section 15.1 Men and Heart Disease
Section 15.2 Congestive Heart Failure
Section 15.3 Coronary Artery Disease
Section 15.4 Heart Attack
Section 15.5 Taking Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks
ch. 16 HIV and AIDS
ch. 17 Homicide
ch. 18 Influenza and Pneumonia
Section 18.1 Influenza
Section 18.2 Pneumonia
ch. 19 Kidney Disease
ch. 20 Liver Cancer
ch. 21 Lung Cancer
ch. 22 Motor Vehicle Accidents
Section 22.1 Aggressive Driving
Section 22.2 Distracted Driving
Section 22.3 Drowsy Driving
Section 22.4 Impaired Driving
Section 22.5 Older Drivers
ch. 23 Other Accidents and Injuries
Section 23.1 Falls
Section 23.2 Fire-Related Injuries
Section 23.3 Occupational Injuries
Section 23.4 Poisoning
Section 23.5 Water-Related Accidents
ch. 24 Penile Cancer
ch. 25 Prostate Cancer
ch. 26 Stroke
ch. 27 Suicide
ch. 28 Testicular Cancer
pt. III Sexual and Reproductive Concerns
ch. 29 Kidney and Urological Disorders
Section 29.1 Kidney Stones
Section 29.2 Urinary Incontinence in Men
ch. 30 Penile Concerns
Section 30.1 Circumcision
Section 30.2 Balanitis
Section 30.3 Penile Intraepithelial Neoplasia (Erythroplasia of Queyrat)
Section 30.4 Penile Trauma
Section 30.5 Peyronie Disease
Section 30.6 Phimosis and Paraphimosis
ch. 31 Disorders of the Scrotum and Testicles
Section 31.1 Epididymitis and Orchitis
Section 31.2 Hydrocele
Section 31.3 Inguinal Hernia
Section 31.4 Spermatocele
Section 31.5 Testicular Torsion
Section 31.6 Testicular Trauma
Section 31.7 Undescended Testicle
Section 31.8 Varicocele
ch. 32 Noncancerous Prostate Disorders
Section 32.1 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Section 32.2 Prostatitis
ch. 33 Sexual Dysfunction
Section 33.1 Erectile Dysfunction
Section 33.2 Premature Ejaculation
Section 33.3 Priapism
Section 33.4 Retrograde Ejaculation
ch. 34 Male Infertility
ch. 35 Vasectomy and Vasectomy Reversal
Section 35.1 Vasectomy
Section 35.2 Vasectomy Reversal
ch. 36 Nonsurgical Contraception
Section 36.1 Birth Control Methods: How Well Do They Work?
Section 36.2 Condoms
Section 36.3 Withdrawal
ch. 37 Safer Sex Guidelines
ch. 38 Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Section 38.1 What Are Sexually Transmitted Diseases?
Section 38.2 Chlamydia
Section 38.3 Genital Herpes
Section 38.4 Gonorrhea
Section 38.5 Hepatitis B
Section 38.6 Human Papillomavirus
Section 38.7 Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Section 38.8 Scabies
Section 38.9 Syphilis
Section 38.10 Trichomoniasis
pt. IV Other Medical Issues of Concern to Men
ch. 39 Male-Linked Genetic Disorders
Section 39.1 Color Vision Deficiency
Section 39.2 Fragile X Syndrome
Section 39.3 Hemophilia
Section 39.4 Klinefelter Syndrome
Section 39.5 Muscular Dystrophy
ch. 40 Breast Concerns in Men
Section 40.1 Breast Cancer in Men
Section 40.2 Gynecomastia
ch. 41 Osteoporosis in Men
ch. 42 Sleep Apnea Is More Common in Men Than in Women
ch. 43 Male Pattern Baldness
ch. 44 Mental Health Concerns in Men
Section 44.1 Depression
Section 44.2 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Section 44.3 Schizophrenia
ch. 45 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Use in Men
Section 45.1 Alcohol: Frequently Asked Questions
Section 45.2 Smoking: Harmful Effects and Benefits of Quitting
Section 45.3 Five Keys for Quitting Smoking
Section 45.4 Smokeless Tobacco
Section 45.5 Drugs: What You Should Know
Section 45.6 Anabolic Steroid Use
ch. 46 Violence Against Men
Section 46.1 Myths and Realities of Domestic Abuse Against Men
Section 46.2 Sexual Assault of Men
ch. 47 Body Image and Eating Disorders in Men
Section 47.1 Body Image Dissatisfaction: A Growing Concern among Men
Section 47.2 Eating Disorders in Men
Section 47.3 Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder
ch. 48 Male Menopause
Section 48.1 What Is Male Menopause?
Section 48.2 The Symptoms of Male Menopause
pt. V Additional Help and Information
ch. 49 Glossary of Men's Health Terms
ch. 50 Directory of Resources That Provide Information about Men's Health.
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