Encyclopedia of Women’s Health

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The Encyclopedia of Women’s Health covers a broad spectrum of women’s health issues, ranging from the clinical to spiritual, from legal and historical, to emotional and psychological. It will serve as a valuable resource for physicians, nurses, case managers, and teachers, as well as those working at departments of public health, academic libraries, women’s organizations and programs in women’s studies and government agencies. The Encyclopedia explores topics from a biopsychosocial perspective and relies on both the conventional medical model and complementary and alternative model of health care. It consists of two parts: Part I includes foundation chapters that address the history of women’s health, women in the workforce, women as health professionals and healers, and disparities in women’s health. Part II consists of entries encompassing a broad spectrum of women’s health issues, from disease and disease prevention to history, legal issues related to health, cultural issues, and self-care. This is a unique reference work because