| A Quick Guide to Cancer Epidemiology 2014 Edition Contributor(s): Boffetta, Paolo (Author), Boccia, Stefania (Author), La Vecchia, Carlo (Author) |
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ISBN: 3319050672 ISBN-13: 9783319050676 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $61.74 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Oncology - General - Medical | Research |
| Dewey: 610 |
| Series: Springerbriefs in Cancer Research |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.9" W x 9" (0.50 lbs) 101 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Quick Guide to Cancer Epidemiology is an ideal addition to Springer Briefs in Cancer Research. The Brief provides core concepts in cancer epidemiology and also gives a snapshot of the epidemiology of seventeen human cancers. The Brief aims to provide-with quantitative focus-estimates of the global burden of neoplasms, of recent and likely future trends, distribution, causes and strategies for prevention for major groups of cancers. Finally, the Brief will give an overview of severals factors that cause cancer including dietary factors, tobacco smoking, obesity and alcohol consumption. |