The Encyclopedia of the Digestive System and Digestive Disorders (Facts on File Library of Health and Living) - Hardcover

Minocha, Anil; Adamec, Christine A.

 
9780816049936: The Encyclopedia of the Digestive System and Digestive Disorders (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)

Inhaltsangabe

More than 61 million Americans suffer from chronic and acute digestive diseases, and 135 million cases of food-borne digestive diseases occurred in the year 2000 alone. Now more than ever, health-conscious people must understand the intricacies of the human digestive system. The Encyclopedia of the Digestive System and Digestive Disorders is an invaluable resource for those interested in gaining a deeper knowledge and awareness of this complex and vital body system.
This comprehensive volume provides a detailed guide to the sophisticated functioning of the gastrointestinal system and to various threats to good digestive health. More than 300 in-depth entries clearly discuss the medical problems of the digestive system, normal digestive function, diseases and disorders, causes, treatments, pathological problems, and preventative measures.

Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.

Weitere beliebte Ausgaben desselben Titels

9780816076611: The Encyclopedia of the Digestive System and Digestive Disorders (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)

Vorgestellte Ausgabe

ISBN 10:  0816076618 ISBN 13:  9780816076611
Verlag: Facts On File Inc, 2010
Hardcover