The myth of normal : trauma, illness, and healing in a toxic culture /
Maté, Gabor,
The myth of normal : trauma, illness, and healing in a toxic culture / Gabor Maté, with Daniel Maté. - 1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"In this revolutionary book, renowned physician Gabor Maté 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?"--
9780593083895
2022005937
Health--Social aspects.
Diseases--Social aspects.
Social medicine.
Civilization, Modern--Health aspects.--21st century
RA418
362.1
The myth of normal : trauma, illness, and healing in a toxic culture / Gabor Maté, with Daniel Maté. - 1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"In this revolutionary book, renowned physician Gabor Maté 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?"--
9780593083895
2022005937
Health--Social aspects.
Diseases--Social aspects.
Social medicine.
Civilization, Modern--Health aspects.--21st century
RA418
362.1