Concepts in Male Health: Perspectives Across The Lifespan

Male Health: Issues and Perspectives Across The Lifespan offers a practical approach to understanding the health of males --all races, ethnicities, socioeconomic status, cultures, ages, and orientations. Objective and data-driven, this book provides solid guidance for males to optimize their well-being and prevent illness and impairment. Each chapter of this book comprehensively reviews an important dimension of a male health and examines the contributing epidemiological, historical, psychosocial, cultural/ethical, legal, political, and economic influences.   Ideal for programs in health education, public health, community health nursing, and other health sciences, this book may be used as a stand-alone text covering various issues in male health in addition to a text for another gender-specific course (sociology). The diverse range of topics will allow for complete coverage ranging from body and sexuality to aggression and occupational health.   Topics range from physical health and wellness to emotional and psychological health. Other areas will include: intellectual health, environmental health, occupational health, and spiritual health. This textbook will provide the educator with a comprehensive, yet practical approach in teaching issues affecting male health across the lifespan.   This textbook will address issues in male health in the following areas: Historical and contemporary overview of male health issues Birth and infancy Early childhood Toddler years Young childhood Pre-adolescence Adolescence Young adulthood Middle adulthood Older Adulthood Elderly Years   Additionally, issues in male health are addressed using the various dimensions of health (e.g., emotional, physical, occupational, etc.) from an intrapersonal, interpersonal, and social health perspective.