Human Cancer: Epidemiology and Environmental Causes (Cambridge Monographs on Cancer Research) - Softcover

Higginson, John; Muir, Calum S.; Muñoz, Nubia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521021960 ISBN 13: 9780521021968

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

This important new reference book on human cancer provides a global picture of the epidemiology of cancer and its environmental causes. By summarising on a cancer-by-cancer basis geographical, environmental and ethical factors, the volume collates a wealth of information which, taken together, provides valuable insights into the causes of cancer and scope for its elimination and control. The contents include: (1) general epidemiological methods; (2) a review of known or suspected causes; (3) a detailed review of specific cancers; (4) a brief review of legal and ethical implications. The bibliography concentrates on recent key references and reviews.

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Book Description

This important new reference book on human cancer provides a global picture of the epidemiology of cancer and its environmental causes. By summarising on a cancer-by-cancer basis geographical, environmental and ethical factors, the volume collates a wealth of information which, taken together, provides valuable insights into the causes of cancer and scope for its elimination and control.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521021960
• ISBN 13: 9780521021968
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 604