Exploring the biological contributions to human health : does sex matter? /

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Investigating the striking differences in human health and illness among genders, the authors suggest that sex should be taken into account when designing and analyzing biomedical studies.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Understanding the Biology of Sex and Gender Differences
Other Authors: Wizemann, Theresa M., Pardue, Mary Lou
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, ©2001.
Subjects:
Sex differences.
Sex factors in disease.
Health.
Sex Factors
Health
Molecular Biology
Research Design > standards
Sex Characteristics
Différences entre sexes.
Maladies > Facteurs sexuels.
Santé.
health.
MEDICAL > Evidence-Based Medicine.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > General.
MEDICAL > Diseases.
MEDICAL > Internal Medicine.
MEDICAL > Clinical Medicine.
Sex differences
Sex factors in disease
Sekseverschillen.
Fysiologische aspecten.
Fulltext.
Internet Resource.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Every cell has a sex
  • 3. Sex begins in the womb
  • 4. Sex affects behavior and perception
  • 5. Sex affects health
  • 6. The Future of research on biological sex differences: challenges and opportunities.

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