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Download or read book Handbook of Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health written by Gina M. Wingood and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2002-03-31 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical researchers, including those in behavioral sciences and health education, as well as contributors from communications, social sciences, history, and other fields summarize in depth the epidemiology, social and behavioral correlates, effective intervention and prevention strategies, and health policies related to women's sexual and reproductive health. First they explore how women's vulnerability to adverse sexual and reproductive health consequences is increased by a wide range of biological and social factors. Then they take a life-span approach to issues, and finally examine ethical and legal issues. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR.