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Rebecca J. Donatelle

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Health, the Basics

by Rebecca J. Donatelle, Lorraine G. Davis

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This is a compact version of the personal health text Access to Health third edition. This text, while substantially shorter than the full version, continues to provide a thorough coverage of health and well-being concepts and theory.

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Prentice Hall

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1994

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478

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EN

Health & Fitness / GeneralMedical / Public Health

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Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 1994

Pages: 478

Language: EN

Categories: Health & Fitness / General, Medical / Public Health

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