000 01406cam a2200229 a 4500
005 20250109140638.0
008 220325s2022 enka b 001 0 eng d
020 _a9781785042720
050 1 4 _aRA418
_b.M3272 2022
100 1 _aMaté, Gabor.
_921650
245 1 4 _aThe myth of normal :
_btrauma, illness, & healing in a toxic culture /
_cGabor Mat{acute}e, MD, with Daniel Mat{acute}e.
260 _aLondon :
_bVermilion,
_c2022.
300 _a562 p. :
_bill. ;
_c24 cm.
501 _aK_B
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 503-545) and index.
520 _a"In this revolutionary book, renowned physician Gabor Mat{acute}e eloquently dissects how in Western countries that pride themselves on their healthcare systems, chronic illness and general ill health are on the rise. Nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug; more than half take two. In Canada, every fifth person has high blood pressure. In Europe, hypertension is diagnosed in more than 30 percent of the population. And everywhere, adolescent mental illness is on the rise. So what is really "normal" when it comes to health?"--
_cProvided by publisher.
650 0 _aHealth
_xSocial aspects.
_921651
650 0 _aDiseases
_xSocial aspects.
_921652
650 0 _aSocial medicine.
_921653
650 0 _aCivilization, Modern
_y21st century
_xHealth aspects.
_921654
700 1 _aMaté, Daniel.
_921655
999 _c6912
_d6912