Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Health Issues) [Paperback]

Jo Whelan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Health Issues | Publication Date: July 18, 2002

Touching on the wider social issues confronting sexually active teenagers, this title concentrates on the up-to-date medical facts about infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, pubic lice, HIV and Hepatitis B. It focuses on the symptoms, treatment and prevention of STDs as well as exploring the ways in which they are spread, offering advice on risk factors, safe sex and health check-ups.

Editorial Reviews

Review

... provides comprehensive material ... without injunctions or moralising and deals constructively with issues of prevention, recognition and treatment. The illustrations are excellent. I was pleased to see sensitive discussion of the pressures and conflicts young people feel in relation to sexual activity. -- TES 20011109 'It is good to see a series putting emphasis on solid text information...An important series for secondary schools.' -- Books for Keeps 20030701 "the 'Health Issues' series marks an important step in the development of presenting 'straight-talking, fact-based information books'...The series as a whole helps plug a gap in the market..." -- The School Librarian 20030101

About the Author

Jo Whelan is a science writer who specializes in medicine and healthcare. After gaining a degree in Biology she worked in scientific publishing and medical communications before going freelance.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Hodder Wayland Childrens (July 18, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750235446
• ISBN-13: 978-0750235440
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,546,542 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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