Teen Health from Head to Toe: Exploring Issues and Risks
byMary O'Reilly, PhD, CIH, CPE, is adjunct professor at the State University of New York (SUNY) Albany School of Public Health and a founding member of Workplace Health Without Borders and its U.S. branch.
20200831
Greenwood
Pages | 272 |
Topics | Brain: Concussion;Eyes: Eyestrain from Too Much Screen Time;Digestive System: Food Allergies;Hair: Chemicals Used in Hair Treatments;Immune System:;Liver: Damage from Binge Drinking and Drug Use;Lungs: Damage from Vaping;Reproductive System: STDs;Skin: Acne;Health and Wellness |
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This book offers a head-to-toe look at the health concerns most pertinent to teens and young adults and what they can do to safeguard their health. It also provides general information on anatomy and function.
Many of the United States' top health problems—including heart attack, stroke, and complications from type 2 diabetes—are relatively uncommon among teens and young adults. There are, however, a number of health risks that are of particular concern for individuals between the ages of 13 and 25. Many of the behaviors this age group is likely to participate in—from listening to loud music to vaping to constantly using smartphones—can have a profound impact on their health.
This book examines these threats to teen health using a top-to-bottom organization that focuses on particular parts of the body and systems. Each chapter provides background information on the anatomy and function of each part or system before diving into the issues most pertinent to teens. Readers will discover how these threats arise, how they can affect health both now and in the future, and what can be done to prevent, treat, or minimize the impact of these threats. Each chapter also includes a selection of accessible further readings that can be used as a jumping-off point for additional research.
- Addresses health issues of perennial concern, such as STDs and the dangers of smoking and drinking, as well as emerging hot topics, such as the dangers of too much sitting and the overuse of computer and smartphone screens
- Features a unique head-to-toe layout that presents information in an organized and accessible way
- Includes easy-to-understand explanations of the structure and function of each part of the body or system
- Offers practical advice on how to safeguard the health of each part of the body or system, providing readers with the information they need to make better decisions in their daily lives
- Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Teen Health from Head to Toe: Exploring Issues and Risks
Author(s): O'Reilly, Mary;Contributors: O'Reilly, Mary;Abstract:This book offers a head-to-toe look at the health concerns most pertinent to teens and young adults and what they can do to safeguard their health. It also provides general information on anatomy and function.
Many of the United States' top health problems—including heart attack, stroke, and complications from type 2 diabetes—are relatively uncommon among teens and young adults. There are, however, a number of health risks that are of particular concern for individuals between the ages of 13 and 25. Many of the behaviors this age group is likely to participate in—from listening to loud music to vaping to constantly using smartphones—can have a profound impact on their health.
This book examines these threats to teen health using a top-to-bottom organization that focuses on particular parts of the body and systems. Each chapter provides background information on the anatomy and function of each part or system before diving into the issues most pertinent to teens. Readers will discover how these threats arise, how they can affect health both now and in the future, and what can be done to prevent, treat, or minimize the impact of these threats. Each chapter also includes a selection of accessible further readings that can be used as a jumping-off point for additional research.
- Addresses health issues of perennial concern, such as STDs and the dangers of smoking and drinking, as well as emerging hot topics, such as the dangers of too much sitting and the overuse of computer and smartphone screens
- Features a unique head-to-toe layout that presents information in an organized and accessible way
- Includes easy-to-understand explanations of the structure and function of each part of the body or system
- Offers practical advice on how to safeguard the health of each part of the body or system, providing readers with the information they need to make better decisions in their daily lives
SortTitle: teen health from head to toe: exploring issues and risksAuthor Info:Mary O'ReillyauthorMary O'Reilly, PhD, CIH, CPE, is adjunct professor at the State University of New York (SUNY) Albany School of Public Health and a founding member of Workplace Health Without Borders and its U.S. branch.
eISBN-13: 9781440865336Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781440865336.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9781440865329Imprint: GreenwoodPages: 272Publication Date: 20200831- Cover Cover11
- Title Page iii4
- Copyright iv5
- Dedication v6
- Contents vii8
- Acknowledgments xi12
- Introduction xiii14
- Chapter One: Hair 116
- Chapter Two: Brain 924
- Chapter Three: Ears 2944
- Chapter Four: Eyes 3752
- Chapter Five: Nose and Mouth 4762
- Chapter Six: Teeth 5974
- Chapter Seven: Endocrine System 7186
- Chapter Eight: Lungs 85100
- Chapter Nine: Heart 95110
- Chapter Ten: Liver 103118
- Chapter Eleven: Immune System 111126
- Chapter Twelve: Kidneys and Urinary System 125140
- Chapter Thirteen: Digestive System 131146
- Chapter Fourteen: Reproductive System 149164
- Chapter Fifteen: Hands and Feet 173188
- Chapter Sixteen: Musculoskeletal System 185200
- Chapter Seventeen: Skin 201216
- Glossary 221236
- Index 243258
- About the Author 253268