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"With contributions from leading authorities in the field, this one-of-a-kind text explores the major health challenges and conditions specifically affecting women. Epidemiology of Women's Health covers chronic, infectious, autoimmune and psychological conditions as well as the health disparities and differences in health behaviors to give the reader a comprehensive understanding of the major female-specific needs that may be useful in developing effective public health programs. The text concludes with a review of the ethical aspects of gender-specific research studies. Divided into 10 sections, the book covers the following topic areas: Introduction to Epidemiology of Women's Health; Personal and Community-Based Health Promotion and Morbidity Prevention; Sexual Health Across the Life Span; Sexually Transmitted Infections; Chronic Psychological and Psychosocial Conditions; Endocrine & Autoimmune Conditions; Malignancies; Chronic Conditions; Aging; and Impact of Research: Lessons from the Past, Challenges of the Future. --taken from Amazon.com."

"Summary : Examines the scope of sexually transmitted infections in the United States and provides a critical assessment of the nation's response to this public health crisis.This book identifies the components. Contents :1. Introduction and Background --2. The Neglected Health and Economic Impact of STDs. Broad Scope and Impact of STDs. Health Consequences of STDs. Impact of STDs on HIV Transmission. Economic Consequences of STDs --3. Factors that Contribute to the Hidden Epidemic. Biological Factors. Social Factors. Secrecy as a Contributing Factor --4. Prevention of STDs. Issues in Prevention. Reducing Exposure and Transmission. Reducing Duration of Infection --5. Current STD-Related Services. Clinical Services. National Surveillance and Information Systems. Training and Education of Health Professionals. Funding of Services --6. Establishing an Effective National System to Prevent STDs. Laying the Foundation for a National System. Strategy 1: Promote Health Sexual Behaviors. Strategy 2: Develop Leadership. Strategy 3: Focus on Adolescents and Underserved Populations. Strategy 4: Ensure Access to Services. Collaborating to Improve Services."