Health: The Basics
by Rebecca J. Donatelle
14th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780137467112 |
| eText ISBN | 9780137886364 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2023 |
| Edition | 14th Edition |
| Language | English |
Written by Rebecca J. Donatelle and published by Pearson, Health: The Basics, 14th Edition is an introductory textbook designed for college and university students in personal health courses. The text provides a structured foundation in individual wellness, personal health management, and public health dynamics.
Coverage spans key physical, psychological, and social dimensions of personal health. Core topics include stress management, sleep habits, violence prevention, and infectious disease protection. The material also examines broad systemic influences, featuring content on health disparities, diversity, health equity, environmental health, and aging.
This 14th Edition incorporates mindfulness research, practical tools, and exercise routines throughout the chapters to assist student reflection and personal application. The text equips health educators with a structured framework for delivering college-level health education.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Health: Getting There, Staying There!
Chapter 1A: FOCUS ON ACHIEVING HEALTH EQUITY
Chapter 2: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health
Chapter 2A: FOCUS ON CULTIVATING MINDFULNESS AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING
Chapter 3: Managing Stress and Coping with Life's Challenges
Chapter 4: Improving Your Sleep
Chapter 5: Preventing Violence and Injury
Chapter 6: Connecting and Communicating in the Modern World
Chapter 6A: FOCUS ON UNDERSTANDING YOUR SEXUALITY
Chapter 7: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
Chapter 8: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse
Chapter 9: Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending Tobacco Use
Chapter 10: Nutrition: Eating for a Healthier You
Chapter 11: Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Chapter 11A: FOCUS ON ENHANCING YOUR BODY IMAGE
Chapter 12: Improving Your Personal Fitness
Chapter 13: Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
Chapter 13A: FOCUS ON MINIMIZING YOUR RISK FOR DIABETES
Chapter 14: Protecting Against Infectious Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Chapter 14A: FOCUS ON REDUCING RISKS FOR CHRONIC DISEASES AND CONDITIONS
Chapter 15: Making Smart Health Care Choices
Chapter 15A: FOCUS ON UNDERSTANDING COMPLEMENTARY AND INTEGRATIVE HEALTH
Chapter 15B: FOCUS ON AGING, DEATH, AND DYING
Chapter 16: Promoting Environmental Health
Chapter A: Pop quiz answers
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