Diseases and Disorders: Set 3

Illness is often a personal thing; when a person does not have a particular disorder, it can be difficult for them to imagine what someone else is going through. Additionally, there is often much misinformation surrounding both mental and physical illnesses. Through accessible text and informative charts and graphs, readers learn the facts about diseases and disorders that affect millions of people. Quotes by medical experts and people who are affected by each illness, as well as full-color photographs, give readers a clearer picture of what it is like to be unwell in a society that prizes health.
? Readers learn about common but frequently misunderstood illnesses, including migraines, post-traumatic stress disorder, celiac disease, and ADHD
? In-depth sidebars examine important social and scientific issues related to each illness
? Up-to-date data shows the impact of each illness on both a personal and societal level