Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health - Does Sex Matter? (Hardcover)

It's obvious why only men develop prostate cancer and why only women get ovarian cancer. But it is not obvious why women are more likely to recover language ability after a stroke than men or why women are more apt to develop autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Sex differences in health throughout the lifespan have been documented. Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health begins to snap the pieces of the puzzle into place so that this knowledge can be used to improve health for both sexes. From behavior and cognition to metabolism and response to chemicals and infectious organisms, this book explores the health impact of sex (being male or female, according to reproductive organs and chromosomes) and gender (one's sense of self as male or female in society). Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health discusses basic biochemical differences in the cells of males and females and health variability between the sexes from conception throughout life. The book identifies key research needs and opportunities and addresses barriers to research. Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health will be important to health policy makers, basic, applied, and clinical researchers, educators, providers, and journalists-while being very accessible to interested lay readers. Table of Contents Front Matter Executive Summary 1 Introduction 2 Every Cell Has a Sex 3 Sex Begins in the Womb 4 Sex Affects Behavior and Perception 5 Sex Affects Health 6 The Future of Research on Biological Sex Differences: Challenges and Opportunities References Appendix A: Data Sources and Acknowledgments Appendix B: Physiological and Pharmacological Differences Between the Sexes Appendix C: Glossary Appendix D: Committee and Staff Biographies Index

General

Imprint:	National Academies Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2001
First published:	June 2001
Authors:	Institute of Medicine • Board on Health Sciences Policy • Committee on Understanding the Biology of Sex and Gender Differences
Editors:	Mary Lou Pardue • Theresa M. Wizemann
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-0-309-07281-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > General Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > General Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Human reproduction, growth & development > General
LSN:	0-309-07281-6
Barcode:	9780309072816

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!