Eight out of ten health problems are cared for at home, and the award-winning Healthwise® Handbook helps people do a better job of managing their health problems. Topics range from ear infections to diabetes, first aid to eating well. A new chapter, Disasters and Public Health Threats, helps people prepare for and respond to emergencies like natural disasters. Readers can find more than 200 health problems with clear, easy-to-understand information and illustrations about: • Prevention, home treatment, and when to call a health professional. • How to prepare for doctor visits and communicate effectively with the doctor. • How to make wise decisions about tests, medications, and surgeries. • How to make lifestyle choices to improve health. • How to prepare and what to do for public health threats. - from Amzon