Hpv

Brief Description: "Perspectives on Diseases and Disorders: HPV: Each volume in this timely series provides essential information on a disease or disorder (symptoms, causes, treatments, cures, etc.); presents the controversies surrounding causes, alternative treatments, and other issues"--Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-133) and index.; Perspectives on Diseases and Disorders: HPV: Each volume in this timely series provides essential information on a disease or disorder (symptoms, causes, treatments, cures, etc.);presents the controversies surrounding causes, alternative treatments, and other issues--; Provided by publisher. Table of Contents: Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Understanding HPV -- 1. An Overview of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) / Warren Maltzman, Rebecca J. Frey -- 2. HPV Transmission Rates Among Heterosexual Couples / Sarah C. P. Williams -- 3. Many Treatments Exist for Genital Warts Caused by HPV: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- 4. HPV Is Linked to an Increase in Head and Neck Cancers / Jo Ciavaglia -- Chapter 2. Controversies Concerning HPV -- 1. The HPV Vaccine Is Safe and Effective: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- 2. The HPV Vaccine Is Not Safe or Effective / Josh Axe -- 3. The Government Should Mandate the HPV Vaccine / Amanda Marcotte -- 4. The Government Should Not Mandate the HPV Vaccine / Denise Hunnell -- 5. Boys Should Be Vaccinated for HPV / Amy Davidson -- 6. Boys Should Not Receive the HPV Vaccine / Jeanne Lenzer -- 7. The HPV Vaccine May Make Teens More Promiscuous / John F. Brehany, Maricela P. Moffitt -- 8. The HPV Vaccine Does Not Promote Teen Promiscuity / Christopher Wanjek -- 9. Abstinence-Only Programs Are the Best Way to Prevent Disease and Other Problems: American College of Pediatricians -- 10. Abstinence-Only Programs Are Ineffective at Preventing Disease and Other Problems: Advocates for Youth -- Chapter 3. Personal Narratives -- 1. A Young Woman Survives HPV and Cancer / Joslyn -- 2. A Grandmother Wants Her Grandchildren to Get the HPV Vaccination / Susie Wilson -- 3. Men Can Get HPV, Too: SADD -- Glossary -- Chronology -- Organizations to Contact -- For Further Reading -- Index. Publisher Marketing: The Perspectives on Diseases and Disorders series provides clear, careful explanations that offer readers insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.; This volume examines the human papillomavirus (HPV), the primary cause of cervical cancer, including overview information; an examination of controversies about the HPV vaccine and the best way to prevent HPV; and personal narratives from those affected b; Each volume in this timely series provides essential information on a disease or disorder (including symptoms, causes, treatments and cures); presents the controversies surrounding causes, alternative treatments, and other issues; and offers first-person

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