Cara Acred
Series
Issues volume 239
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
This work looks at the financial and social implications of an ageing poulation, covering issues such as the economics of ageing, isolation, elder abuse, care issues, and health in older age.
Series
Issues today volume 66
Publisher
Independence
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Sexual orientation and gender identity can be extremely complex issues, and each individual case is different. Covering topics such as 'Are you born gay?', homophobic bullying, and LGBT rights, this book addresses the issues surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity.
Series
Issues volume 68
Publisher
Independence
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence, with increasing numbers of men, as well as teens, finding themselves in abusive relationships. This book looks at the many different types of domestic violence and how victims are affected.
Series
Issues volume 241
Publisher
Independence
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
As well as risks for the individual which come with being overweight - including circulatory diseases, diabetes, and some forms of cancer - obesity also affects society, with the cost of related health problems expected to cause a crisis in the NHS if trends continue. This book looks at how and why we should stay fit.