{"product_id":"mens-health-ian-peate-9780443348211","title":"Men's Health: An Introductory Text","description":"When healthcare professionals are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to\u003cb\u003e effectively address men's health issues\u003c\/b\u003e, the result is improved health outcomes for men, boys, women, families, and communities. Filling a gap in the current medical education literature, \u003ci\u003eMen's Health: An Introductory Text\u003c\/i\u003e, by Professor Ian Peate, is an essential resource for \u003cb\u003eimproving clinical practice, promoting preventive care, addressing health inequalities, \u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e supporting holistic care for men\u003c\/b\u003e. Abundant \u003cb\u003epedagogical features, full-color illustrations, \u003c\/b\u003eand a focus on\u003cb\u003e applying theory to practice\u003c\/b\u003e make this up-to-date text ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students, social workers, nurses, allied health care professionals, and all others who work, or will work, with men in the health care field.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuses on \u003cb\u003epreventive care for men\u003c\/b\u003e, discussing what it is that makes men ill, including medical and lifestyle factors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReviews \u003cb\u003emale anatomy and physiology\u003c\/b\u003e, provides an overview of \u003cb\u003ecommon concerns in men's health\u003c\/b\u003e, and discusses the \u003cb\u003einequity in men's health outcomes\u003c\/b\u003e for many physical and mental health conditions, including complex reasons for the life expectancy gap between men and women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers \u003cb\u003enon-communicable diseases\u003c\/b\u003e such as heart disease, certain cancers, type 2 diabetes, and obesity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains \u003cb\u003estudent-friendly features\u003c\/b\u003e such as case studies and clinical scenarios; care-specific boxes; legal, ethical, and professional information; public health promotion; investigations and procedures; and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers \u003cb\u003eextensive coverage of men's mental health issues and outcomes\u003c\/b\u003e, including a nuanced approach to care that acknowledges ways in which men may present and cope with health issues differently from women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses \u003cb\u003ekey topics\u003c\/b\u003e such as biomedical and sociobiological issues, underlying causes of poor health outcomes for men and boys, health inequality and social determinants at individual and population levels, the use of digital technologies to enhance care, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores the \u003cb\u003eunique health needs of specific populations\u003c\/b\u003e, including LGBTQ+ individuals, men from diverse cultural backgrounds, men across the age continuum, homelessness, and men who are under the supervision of the parole\/criminal justice system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn eBook version is included with purchase. \u003c\/b\u003eThe eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ian Peate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0443348219\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780443348211\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Elsevier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Ian Peate","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48217857687807,"sku":"9780443348211","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_15e7d987-c1bc-419c-9567-0817fd950307.jpg?v=1771999902","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mens-health-ian-peate-9780443348211","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}