The Encyclopedia of Diabetes - Couverture rigide

Petit, William J.; Adamec, Christine A.; Petit Jr, William A.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0816044988 ISBN 13 : 9780816044986

Editeur : Facts On File Inc, 2002

Synopsis

Diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder in which inadequate levels of insulin can result in abnormal carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism, leading to heart disease, stroke, hypertension, blindness, kidney disease, and other serious medical problems. The illness affects nearly twenty million Americans, with 800,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Experts estimate that there are more than 100 million people worldwide who have diabetes. Offering comprehensive coverage not available in any other volume, The Encyclopedia of Diabetes examines the key aspects of this health concern, including medical and physiological terms, treatment, drugs, related social issues, up-to-date research and statistics, and much more. Unique to this volume is its extensive coverage of all forms of diabetes, including Type 1 (juvenile onset) diabetes, Type 2 (formerly "non-insulin dependent") diatetes, as well as forms of the disease resulting from surgery, medication, malnutrition, pregnancy, and other causes. Extensive appendixes list major organizations and programs related to diabetes, periodicals and websites, research and training centers, medications, and other related issues. Also featured is an extensive bibliography to promote further research.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Facts On File Inc
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0816044988
• ISBN 13: 9780816044986
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible