| Author: | Laura Dawes | ISBN: | 9780674369580 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press | Publication: | June 9, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Laura Dawes |
| ISBN: | 9780674369580 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press |
| Publication: | June 9, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press |
| Language: | English |
Obesity among American children has reached epidemic proportions. Laura Dawes traces changes in diagnosis, treatment, and popular conceptions of the most serious health problem facing American children today, and makes the case that understanding the cultural history of a disease is critical to developing effective public health policy.
Obesity among American children has reached epidemic proportions. Laura Dawes traces changes in diagnosis, treatment, and popular conceptions of the most serious health problem facing American children today, and makes the case that understanding the cultural history of a disease is critical to developing effective public health policy.
