Overview
Written by Dr. Jane L. Delgado, the nation's leading expert on Hispanic health, The Latina Guide to Health features cutting-edge medical information and advice for all Hispanic women. With a deep understanding of what it means to be a Latina in the U.S. today, Dr. Delgado offers practical advice on the health issues women face, separates myths from facts, and answers questions about what to do. She thoroughly discusses concerns for Latinas, including higher rates of arthritis, cervical cancer, depression, and diabetes, and the greater likelihood of being overweight. She also points to the good news: Latinas have lower rates of heart disease, stroke, and breast cancer, and live longer.
The Latina Guide to Health provides advice on:
- Understanding the medical system
- Preparing for an annual wellness visit
- Developing healthy eating habits and an exercise program
- Keeping good health records
- Caring for children and other loved ones
- Nurturing your spirit through healthy relationships and faith
Authoritative and accessible, this invaluable guide includes an extensive quick-reference health section, five essential tools to help Latinas keep track of their health, and sidebars, charts, and website resources throughout.
This book title, The Latina Guide to Health (Consejos and Caring Answers), ISBN: 9781557048547, by Jane L. Delgado, PhD, published by HarperCollins (February 16, 2010) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days. Expedited shipping is also available.
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This book title, The Latina Guide to Health (Consejos and Caring Answers), ISBN: 9781557048547, by Jane L. Delgado, PhD, published by HarperCollins (February 16, 2010) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
Unlike Amazon and other retailers who may also offer The Latina Guide to Health (Consejos and Caring Answers) books on their website, we specialize in large quantities and provide personal service, from trusted, experienced, friendly people in Portland, Oregon. We offer a Price Match Guarantee, and QuickQuote form, to make purchasing quick and easy.
Prefer to work with a human being when you order The Latina Guide to Health (Consejos and Caring Answers) books in bulk? Our Book Specialists are standing by Monday-Friday 8-5 PST, ready to help!