Review
Diseases of the Prostate
1 September 1995
Cancer < 1 min read|01/09/1995 The majority of men possess little knowledge concerning the prostate gland. Information about the prostate, in particular the potential medical problems,…
Health Information and the Consumer
1 January 1995
This book contains the proceedings of a conference held by the Office of Health on 30 November 1994 entitled ‘Health Information and the Consumer’ and chaired…
Obesity
1 July 1994
’We are unanimous in our belief that obesity is a hazard to health and a detriment to well-being. It is common enough to constitute one of…
Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
1 March 1994
This report is concerned with people who persistently starve themselves (anorexia nervosa), as well as those who follow chaotic eating patterns (bulimia nervosa). Both conditions are…
The Impact of Unemployment on Health
1 July 1993
That there is a positive association between unemployment and a variety of measures of ill health is clear. What is less clear is how this association…
Born Imperfect: The role of genetic disease
1 January 1993
The area of genetics in relation to hereditary disease has become an important aspect of medical practice with potentially far-reaching ramifications. We all inherit many features…
Born Too Soon
1 January 1993
Preterm birth is a major world health problem. Statistics show the significant numbers of perinatal deaths due to preterm birth and the disproportionate numbers of children…
Chronic Venous Diseases of the Leg
1 December 1992
This report is about varicose veins and the range of venous diseases of the legs, including chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and venous ulcers, that people with…
