| Cancer Epidemiology: Low- And Middle-Income Countries and Special Populations Contributor(s): Soliman, Amr (Editor), Schottenfeld, David (Editor), Boffetta, Paolo (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0199733503 ISBN-13: 9780199733507 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $137.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Epidemiology - Medical | Oncology - General |
| Dewey: 616.994 |
| LCCN: 2012050984 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.9" W x 9.8" (1.72 lbs) 442 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: According to the World Health Organization's 2008 GLOBOCAN report, 64% of global cancer deaths -- and 56% of cancer cases -- were registered in countries in Africa, Asia, or Latin America. So while cancer is unquestionably a global burden, its reach in the developing world points to the need for specialized study on cancer in these countries. Cancer Epidemiology: Low- and Middle-Income Countries and Special Populations reviews the current status of cancer epidemiologic research and training -- rationale, requisite infrastructure, methodologic principles, and illustrative examples in low- and middle-income countries -- in order to facilitate future advances by trained health professionals. The result is a valuable resource for both program leaders and graduate and post-graduate students pursuing careers in international cancer epidemiologic research. |