This is one title in a series of reference books packed full of facts and statistics about a particular topic. The narrative is kept to a minimum to aid the most efficient access to facts, and dozens of maps and diagrams provide a visually engaging way of presenting information about people of the world.

A compassionate guide to chronic fatigue syndrome, this book provides sufferers and their families with practical advice based solely on scientific evidence. Included in the book is a detailed guide to self-help, written from a patient's perspective.

Primarily for sufferers and their families, this book describes in detail how COPD is diagnosed and covers tests and treatments that patients are likely to experience. It provides an up-to-date and informative guide to the disease and will help readers to understand the symptoms of this all too common lung condition.

Stroke is the third most common cause of death and a major cause of disability in many countries, but most strokes are preventable. This book contains information the reader needs to understand why strokes occur and how to prevent future strokes. For those living with stroke, common problems and solutions are explored.