Human Physical Health

This series in intended for those students following advanced level social biology and related syllabuses.

Each text deals with a specific topic area and the series as a whole provides a stimulating introduction to a subject of growing importance.

The control of disease and the active encouragement of good health is a major priority of nations worldwide.

This book gives a detailed study of a number of diseases and health problems from which common themes and underlying principles emerge.

Details of transmission, treatment and control are covered as well as epidemiology and sociooeconomic factors - particularly the implications of AIDS.

Topics range from infectious diseases, pulmonary disease and malaria to immunology, transplantation and physical fitness.