Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sourcebook, 2nd edition

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sourcebook, 2nd edition

Omnigraphics, 615 Griswold St., Detroit, MI 48226. 521p., bibliog., index. (Health Reference Series). ISBN 0-7808-0249-7. $78.00.
edited by Dawn D. Matthews. 2001.

There are now more than 20 STDs that have been identified which affect more than 13 million men and women in the United States each year. No one is exempt but nearly two-thirds of all STDs occur in people younger than 25 years of age. Society can be blamed for this high number through its reluctance to talk about sex and its consequences in diseases. Religion can be blamed for trying to be too rigid in its interpretation of The Book. Parents can be blamed for not talking openly with their children about sex. Sexuality is part of life but with it comes the dangers of disease. There are, however, ways to prevent disease and there are ways to treat most of the diseases.

This excellent sourcebook provides information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of most sexually transmitted diseases including chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis, herpes, HIV, mononucleosis, syphilis, and others. It also provides information on prevention issues, such as condom use, vaccines, and STD education with part of the book specifically covering STDs in young people. This is a book for young people and the layperson. It is written in non-technical language but it is still accurate and provides current information. A good glossary is included as well as a list of resources for additional information about STDs. This is a highly recommended book, part of the Health Reference Series that includes many other sourcebooks on other topics. This is an especially important book for all school and public libraries.

Keywords: Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Popular Works)
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