This new Interactive Companion brings the world of Personal Health alive by providing hundreds of links to websites, video, and audio clips. In addition, students are further encouraged to explore relevant topics by participating in practice tests and activities. This market leading text employs a behavioral management approach, encouraging students to continuously assess and manage their personal health behaviors. The chapter on violence has been reorganized to explore both intentional and unintentional injuries. Expanded coverage of consumer health issues recognizes and incorporated information on complementary medicine, its practical use, and its appeal to the masses. "Health in a Diverse World" boxes encourage students to explore health practices of various cultures and their influence on individual health.