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Health Issues

30 books in this series

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  Pregnancy

  Discusses teenage pregancy, the options available when a pregnancy is unwanted and how to avoid unwanted pregnancy. Also looks at the issues behind medical advances in pregnancy.

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 3181 7

  
  

  240x170mm - 64 pages

  
  

  £11.99 HB

  
  

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  Puberty

  The purpose of this book is to help reassure young people that the changes experienced by them at puberty are normal. It clearly explains what physical changes occur to boys and girls, when and how they happen, and how they might affect the day-to-day life of individuals. Emotional changes are also explored, looking at how relationships with parents and friends may change over time. Topics covered include personal hygiene, healthy eating, acne, crushes, love and sex.
  
  
  
  Clearly designed, with colour photos, glossary, resource section and index.

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 4372 8

  
  

  240x170mm - 64 pages

  
  

  £12.99 HB

  
  

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  Puberty

  The purpose of this book is to help reassure young people that the changes experienced by them at puberty are normal. It clearly explains what physical changes occur to boys and girls, when and how they happen, and how they might affect the day-to-day life of individuals. Emotional changes are also explored, looking at how relationships with parents and friends may change over time. Topics covered include personal hygiene, healthy eating, acne, crushes, love and sex.
  
  Clearly designed, with colour photos, glossary, resource section and index.

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 4373 5

  
  

  240x170mm - 64 pages

  
  

  £7.99 PB

  
  

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  Sexually Transmitted Diseases

  Touching on the wider social issues confronting sexually active teenagers, this title concentrates on the up-to-date medical facts about infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, pubic lice, HIV and Hepatitis B. It focuses on the symptoms, treatment and prevention of STDs as well as exploring the ways in which they are spread, offering advice on risk factors, safe sex and health check-ups.

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 3544 0

  
  

  240x170mm - 64 pages

  
  

  £6.99 PB

  
  

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  Smoking

  This book explains the ingredients of cigarettes and the effects of smoking on the lungs, heart and other parts of the body. It explores the outside pressures that lead people to smoke, discusses the risks of passive smoking, and describes the help available to smokers who want to kick the habit.

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 3541 9

  
  

  240x170mm - 64 pages

  
  

  £7.99 PB