Human cancer: epidemiology and environmental causes

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, provi...

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Beteilige Person: Higginson, John 1922-
Weitere beteiligte Personen: Muir, C. S., Muñoz, N.
Format: E-Book
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1991
Schriftenreihe:Cambridge monographs on cancer research
Links:https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511663505
Zusammenfassung: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.
Umfang:1 Online-Ressource (xxv, 577 Seiten)
ISBN:9780511663505