Patterns of Cancer in Five Continents (Iarc Scientific Publication) - Softcover

Whelan, S. L.; Parkin, D. M.; Masuyer, E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9283221028 ISBN 13: 9789283221029

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1990

Synopsis

The "Cancer Incidence in Five Continents" series presents data on cancer incidence in a standardized format for every area in the world from which it is possible to obtain reliable figures. Volume V, published in 1987, included data from population based cancer registries covering 137 populations in 36 countries. The publication depicts the data published in Volume V in a graphic format. This form of presentation allows a more easy appreciation of the range and pattern of incidence internationally, and highlights the interesting variations for the different cancer sites. Histograms of the world standardized rates illustrate the range in incidence for 40 geographically representative populations by cancer site and by sex, with the addition of bars showing the highest and lowest rates for each site among all the populations included in Volume V. Pie charts show the proportions of the top ten cancer sites within each of the 137 populations in Volume V. A series of graphs for 24 populations show the different pattern of incidence by age for 47 cancer sites.

About this title

About the Author:

D. M. Parkin, both at Unit of Descriptive Epidemiology, IARC, Lyon.

Review:

'good and interesting data, well presented in a clear fashion and understandable to all.'
British Journal of Cancer

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 9283221028
• ISBN 13: 9789283221029
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 188