Health and Wellness Issues: Understanding Science, Society, and Yourself dives deep into today’s top health-related issues, exploring their historical contexts, current complexities, impacts on physical and mental well-being, and global reach. Authoritative yet accessible reference content includes the insightful perspectives of a diverse group of experts, giving students the full picture on complex and controversial concepts. Through its collection of carefully curated primary and secondary sources, this multifaceted database offers students a rich resource for school learning and research as well as personal explorations.

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Features

• Houses more than 2,500 reference entries covering well-being and physical, mental, and social health, with additional content added monthly
• Focuses on more than 65 key health-related issues, offering in-depth explorations of topics that matter most to teens
• Includes detailed explanations of the structure and function of all 14 major body systems, augmented with stunning anatomical illustrations
• Provides two dozen perspective essays that feature scholars' insights on a wide variety of controversies and debates, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills among students