Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health: Does Sex Matter?

The IOM Committee on Understanding the Biology of Sex and Gender Differences tackles the issues of when and how sex matters. Beginning with the determination of sex in the womb, they trace how sex affects behavior, perception, and health. Nor do they shy away from the non- health implications of such research. Their 14 policy recommendations include making sex-specific data more readily available, while reducing the potential for discrimination based on identified sex differences. Includes an extensive bibliography, a table on physiological and pharmacological sex differences, a glossary, and committee biographies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)