7. Health in Relation to our Surroundings and Occupation

All articles in this chapter:

Environmental and Occupational Health

The quality of the environment has an impact on our lives and shapes our health in various ways. Our environment has, over the years, become less and less safe. The air is polluted by poisonous gasses omitted by cars, factories and more. The waters are polluted by chemicals and from ...

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Women’s Health Information Center

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The Women's Health Information Center section of the website in English is a taste of what we are providing in Hebrew and Arabic. Out of the 32 topics presented in both Hebrew and Arabic, 3 have been translated in full into English:

The Female Anatomy and Menstruation, Body Image and Abortion

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Voices of Women

“I have a problem with self image. If I didn’t have all these surgeries I would have to walk with my head buried in the ground. It gives me lots of confidence.”
from: Body Image

"Women and Their Bodies" trains volunteers to conduct interviews. Interviews are held with women throughout Israel on a broad range of topics (heath, sexuality, body image, addictions, and much more) and represent the wide variety of female voices in Israel. Sections from interviews are included in each and every chapter of the book, making the texts relevant to the lives of readers in Israel. These quotes represent the voices of women.