The Truth about Illness and Disease
- ISBN-10
- 0816076359
- ISBN-13
- 9780816076352
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Pages
- 222
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-10-01
- Publisher
- Facts on File
- Authors
- Robert N. Golden, Fred L. Peterson, Carla Weiland
Description
Presents an overview on illnesses and disease, including information on epidemics, immunization, sexually transmitted diseases, and mental disorders.
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