This attractive and readable book is suitable for both GCSE and general national vocational qualifications Health and Social Care courses.

It begins by covering the basic human organ systems and their function, and this is followed by chapters on Hygiene and Disease, and Health and Lifestyle.

Health Sciences is full of relevant and up-to-date applications providing a wealth of health care and medical examples to illustrate the practical applications of biology.

Each chapter also has learning objectives, a summary and blocks of questions to guide note making.

GEOFF HAYWARD