Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health

Name: Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health
Brand: National Academies Press
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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. Does Sex Matter? 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 to cognition to metabolism to 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). Does Sex Matter? 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. Does Sex Matter? will be important to health policy makers, basic, applied, and clinical researchers, educators, providers, and journalists -- while being very accessible to interested lay readers.

Product details

Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 288
Release Date:: 2001-07-01
Publication Date:: 2001-08-02
Publisher:: National Academies Press
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 0309072816
ISBN13:: 9780309072816
Weight:: 576 g
Height:: 152 cm
Width:: 285 cm
Thickness:: 25 cm

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