Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, Third Edition (Hardcover)

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Editorial Reviews

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This excellent home health book presents authoritative, current medical information for each family member from newborn to elderly. The editors have arranged the material in five broad divisions: lifecycles, the world around us, keeping fit, human disease and disorders, and modern medical care. Within these divisions, topics are well organized and indexed. The Mayo Clinic contributors describe the body's structure and functions, advise how to remain healthy, and answer questions about diagnosis and therapy. "The book is not intended to teach you to perform independent self-diagnosis," they warn. "However, you can use it to help you better understand your body and mind and to help you become a more active partner in your health care." More up to date than the American Medical Association Family Medical Guide ( LJ 11/15/82), it should share the shelf--as a second opinion--with the equally prestigious Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Complete Home Medical Guide (Crown, 1989. rev. ed.). Highly recommended. BOMC main selection.
- James Swanton, Albert Ein stein Coll. of Medicine, New York
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

Since its initial publication in 1990, Mayo Clinic Family Health Book has become a classic home medical reference, selling more than 1 million copies. Now in its third edition, this completely revised, generously illustrated volume offers the latest in medical knowledge with a strong emphasis on self-care. From prevention to treatment, from infancy to old age, this comprehensive health guide offers reliable, easy-to-understand information in six convenient sections.

Part I: Living Well

Filled with health-promotion strategies, this section details nutrition, fitness, stress management and other practices for healthy living.

Part II: Common Conditions and Concerns Through Life's Stages

Here you'll find explanations of human growth and development, descriptions of health issues common to children and adults, and a discussion of issues related to death and dying.

Part III: Making Sense of Your Symptoms

This all-new section is intended to help you better understand what may be causing certain signs or symptoms that you're experiencing. It includes information on frequent concerns and complaints common to adults, as well as those common to children.

Part IV: First Aid and Emergency Care

Here you'll find guidance on how to respond to situations ranging from simple sprains and cuts to urgent events such as chest pain and choking.

Part V: Diseases and Disorders

The largest section in the book, Part V includes discussions of more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. Here you can find detailed information about specific conditions. Each discussion lists common signs and symptoms, followed by a description of the condition, information on how it's diagnosed and a review of treatment options. Preceding this section are 40 pages of color illustrations to help you better understand human anatomy and common disorders.

Part VI: Tests and Treatments

This section discusses tests commonly used to evaluate individual health and diagnose disease. It also includes a medications guide and information on surgery, various methods to manage pain and complementary and alternative therapies.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1424 pages
• Publisher: Collins; 3 Sub edition (May 6, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060002506
• ISBN-13: 978-0060002503
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #26,192 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A HUGE source of information!, August 13, 2002

By	Andy Williamson (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, Revised Second Edition (Hardcover)

Having been to Mayo Rochester, I was thrilled to get this book. It is MASSIVE. There is so much good info in here it's hard to know where to start. There are detailed illustrations of all of the body's systems, pictures of various skin disorders, instructions on how to deal with all types of illnesses and symptoms, info on healthy eating and diet, and info on various drugs used to treat a myriad of ailments. This book should be in EVERY home.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, May 23, 2002

By	C. Jackson (Tulsa, ok United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, Revised Second Edition (Hardcover)

What an amazing source of information!! It is a definate must have for new parents. This detailed, yet easy to understand book offers specific chapters by age including newborns. It give prevenative information on health & safety including tooth care, controlling stress and travelng abroad. Of course first aid and diseases and disorders are the bulk of the book. It is well written easy to use and include helpful illustrations and photos. Every household should have one, but certainly families with children, of any age should have this book to refer to.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference Every Family Should Have, May 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, Revised Second Edition (Hardcover)

This book gave me a lot of information on illnesses and such. They list the cause(s), symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and preventions. I think this book should be owned be all families. It's a great reference and is simple to read!