Description
Book SynopsisConcepts in Male Health
Concepts in Male Health: Perspectives Across the Lifespan offers a practical approach to understanding the health of males of all races, ethnicities, socioeconomic status, cultures, ages, and orientations. Each chapter of this book comprehensively reviews an important dimension of male health and examines the contributing historical, epidemiological,??psychosocial, cultural-ethical, legal, political, and economic influences. The diverse range of topics allows for complete coverage ranging from body structures??and sexuality to aggression and occupational health. ??The book contains the most recent research and evidence-based science and addresses issues in male health throughout the lifespan in an easy-to-understand format. ??Learning objectives are presented in an accessible format and reflect real life situations. Review questions provided at the end of each chapter address health-specific content included in the chapter and span both the scope and t
Table of Contents
Preface ix
The Author xv
Chapter 1 Historical Perspectives of Male Health 1
What Is Male Health? 3
Male Health in History 7
Cultural Perspectives 9
Epidemiological and Statistical Evidence 14
Chapter 2 Birth and Infancy 29
Male Infant Mortality and Health Risks 30
Sociocultural Implications of Being Born Male 33
Circumcision 39
Chapter 3 Early Childhood 63
The Journey Begins 64
Boys Will Be Boys? The Role of Parents 65
Nutrition and Diet 68
Sexual Health 70
Disparities in Male Health Outcomes 72
Chapter 4 Toddler Years and Young Childhood 83
Defining the Toddler and Young Child 84
Vaccinations 84
Physical Health 86
Social Health 97
Temperament, Emotional Development, and Discipline 100
Chapter 5 School Age 105
Physical Health 106
Nutrition 110
Emotional Health 114
School and Learning and Social Health 116
Health Disparities Among School-Age Boys 127
Chapter 6 Preadolescence and “Tween” Years 133
The Preadolescent Years 134
Physical Health 136
Emotional Health 149
Boys and “Rites of Manhood” 155
Chapter 7 Adolescence 161
Physical Changes 162
Physical Health 163
Psychological and Emotional Changes 166
Sexual Health, Sexuality, and Sexual
Orientation 169
Sexual Deviance 198
Violence, Aggression, and Bullying 203
Drug Use 206
Juvenile Offenders and Incarceration 211
Chapter 8 Young Adulthood 219
Physical Health 221
Social Health 242
Emotional Health 249
Nutritional Supplements and Anabolic-Androgenic
Steroids 269
Occupational Health 273
Chapter 9 Middle Adulthood 279
Physical Health 280
Emotional Health 301
Fathers’ Rights 305
Chapter 10 Older Adulthood 311
Physical Health 312
Emotional Health 325
Chapter 11 Elder Years 331
Physical Health 332
Emotional Health 334
Social Health 339
Chapter 12 Death 349
The Seven Ages of Man 350
Getting One’s Matters in Order 353
Chapter 13 Promoting Male Health 359
Advocacy and Research 360
Male Studies 364
Andrology 366
Misandry and Social Justice 367
The Future 371
Glossary 377
References 399
Index 445
