Books in Understanding Disease and Wellness series

Immunizations are an important part of taking care of yourself and staying healthy. Without immunizations, many more people would get sick or even die earlier. Today, immunizations are a common part of life, and most people take them for granted. Even though most people get immunizations throughout their life, many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about how immunizations work. What happens when you get a shot? How do immunizations keep you healthy? How did people first think of immunizations as a way to keep people from getting sick? You'll find answers to all of these questions and more!

Asthma affects millions of people around the world every day. Asthma can keep you from taking part in your favorite sport or even make taking a single breath difficult. Even if you don't have asthma, you probably have family or friends who do. Asthma can even be deadly in some cases, making it much more than just an annoying cough or a bit of trouble breathing. You may hear about asthma on TV and read about it online. But many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about asthma. What does asthma do to your body? Why do some people have asthma while others don't? What is life like for the people around the world who have asthma or live with someone who does? How can people live normal lives while taking care of their asthma? You'll find answers to all of these questions and more!

Malnutrition is a huge health problem for millions of people. Malnutrition, when people don't have healthy food to eat, affects people around the world every day. Malnutrition means unhealthy obese people and starving children. Malnutrition means getting sick because of a diet that's unbalanced and isn't nutritious. You may hear about malnutrition on TV and read about it online. But many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about how malnutrition affects our health. What does malnutrition do to your body? How are people who eat more than they should and people who don't have enough to eat both dealing with malnutrition? What is life like for the people around the world who don't have healthy food choices to make? In this book, you'll find the answers to all of these questions and more!

Obesity is a major health problem around the world. Millions of people are affected by obesity. They may have health problems caused by obesity or find normal activities difficult. Obesity can even lead to early death. With big portion sizes, unhealthy food choices, and fast food on every corner, obesity is a bigger problem than ever before. You hear about obesity on TV and read about it online. But many people-kids and adults-don't understand how much your weight can affect your health. What happens to your body when you're obese? How do people become obese? What is life like for the people around the world who are obese? What can you do if you're overweight or obese to change your life?

Bugs are a very important part of our world. They help move forward the natural patterns of the planet. They are a big part of the world's food chain and natural environment. But some bugs can also make you very sick. Bugs can bite and sting. Mosquitoes, ticks, and flies can carry deadly diseases. Bugs are all around us, but many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about how bugs can affect our health. What does a bug bite do to your body? How can people catch diseases from bugs like ticks and mosquitoes? How can you keep yourself safe from bug bites and the diseases that some bugs carry? You'll find answers to all of these questions and more!

Pollution is a major health issue around the world. Pollution in the air, soil, and water can get into your body and cause many problems. Lung, heart, stomach, and mental problems can all be tied to pollution in the environment. Pollution can be deadly, as well, making the problem an even more serious one. Taking care of the world around us is not just about having a clean planet, it's about staying healthy, too. You may hear about pollution on TV or read about it online. But many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about pollution and how it affects our health. What does pollution do to your body? What kinds of health problems can pollution cause? How does pollution get into our bodies through our food? What are people around the world doing to make our planet greener and our people healthier. You'll find answers to all of these questions and more!