This widely-hailed resource guide is structured around the 80 most prevalent chronic illnesses and provides a comprehensive overview of the support services and information resources available for people diagnosed with a chronic illness.
Thousands of hours of research have gone into this new 2023/2024 edition. Each chronic illness chapter has been reviewed by a medical editor to make sure the most up-to-date information on symptoms and treatments is included. Plus, we’ve added hundreds of brand new entries and updated thousands of existing entries with the latest information.
Here is a sampling of the many disorders that are covered in this helpful volume:
Asthma
ADHD
Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Cancer
Congenital Heart Disease
Down Syndrome
Growth Disorders
Hypertension
Liver Disease
Mental Illness
Obesity
Scleroderma
Seizure Disorders
Sleep Disorders
Substance Abuse
Tick-Borne Diseases
War Syndromes
Each chronic illness has its own chapter and contains a brief description in layman’s language followed by important resources for:
National & Local Organizations
State Agencies
Newsletters
Books & Periodicals
Libraries & Research Centers
Support Groups & Hotlines
Web Sites
Whether in print or online, this guidebook is an important resource for health care professionals, the collections of hospital and health care libraries, as well as an invaluable tool for people with a chronic illness and their support network. It is a must-have source for public libraries and consumer health collections of all sizes.
Your Print Purchase Includes Two Years of Free Online Access
When you purchase the print volume, your library gets two years of free online access.With a subscription, users can search by disorder, keyword, geographic area, bodily system, and much more.