A companion to "Illustrated Atlas of Human Anatomy", this portfolio provides an overview of common disorders and diseases. The 25 plate collection covers topics such as stroke, heart disease and ulcers. Related topics include Understanding Cholesterol and The Effects of Alcohol. Ideal for students, patient education and the informed consumer, this portfolio would be a valuable reference for the home, school library or doctor's surgery. Charts included: COPD; Diseases of the Digestive System; High Blood Pressure; Middle Ear Infections; The Common Cold vs. the Flu; The Effects of Alcohol; The Effects of Smoking; Understanding Arthritis; Understanding Asthma; Understanding Cholesterol; Understanding Depression; Understanding Diabetes; Understanding GEM; Understanding Glaucoma; Understanding Heart Disease; Understanding Hepatitis; Understanding Metabolic Syndrome; Understanding Migraines; Understanding Osteoporosis; Understanding Parkinson's Disease; Understanding Sinusitis; Understanding Stroke; Understanding the Prostate; Understanding the Spine; Understanding the Stomach.