What's New

New to this edition

• Updated information and statistics pertaining to the six categories of risk behaviors identified by the Centers for Disease Control keep students abreast of recent developments in these key behaviors.
• Updated coverage of contemporary health concerns--including H1N1 influenza and nutrition and obesity--provides students with knowledge essential in today's health landscape.
• New section on strategies for a healthy mind provides greater coverage of this often overlooked area of health.
• New sections on Internet safety and cyberbullying incorporate the latest information on these emerging areas of concern.
• New information on technology includes updated instructional strategies and coverage of new forms of social media such as Twitter and Facebook.