H P 340 - Women's Health Issues

Institution:

Lynchburg College

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Description:

Much of previous health research has focused on health-related issues solely as they relate to the male population. This course will explore current health research, which has taken a more intentional look at health-related issues as they relate to the female population. This course will look at women's health issues, with particular attention to their relevance for health promotion and education. The topics covered in this course will focus on several dimensions of wellness, including the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Some of the healthrelated topics that will be discussed include: Gender bias in health research; Leading causes of death for women; Body image & the media; Eating disorders; Depression; Stress from multiple roles; Violence & abuse; Nutrition for pregnancy & breastfeeding; Exercise & pregnancy; Alcoholism among women; Alcohol use & pregnancy; Impact of tobacco, caffeine, and illegal drug use on women & on pregnancy; Complications of sexually transmitted infections in women; Cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death among women; Osteoporosis among women; Pregnancy & Asthma, Epilepsy, Lupus, & Multiple Sclerosis; Cancers of the lung, breast, cervix, uterus, ovaries, skin, colon, & rectum.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lynchburg.edu

Phone Number:

(434) 544-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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