Publisher's Synopsis
This text provides coverage of physiological structure and systems and the maintenance of health and treatment of ill-health. It emphasizes the social aspects of human biology including alcohol and drug abuse, ante- and post-natal care, ageing, the effect of food additives and stress.;It meets the requirements of GCSE Social and Human Biology and should also be a useful resource for students on courses in social development, health education, life skills and child care as well as for pre-nursing and other para-medical courses.;There are questions on each topic with suggestions for practical and research work.
