Cancer Prevention: The Causes and Prevention of Cancer — Volume 1

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

AvGraham A. Colditz,D.J. Hunter,Graham a. Colditz,D. J. Hunter

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This Cancer Prevention book series aims to complement the research reported in the journal Cancer Causes and Control.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2013-11-13
Mått155 x 235 x 20 mm
Vikt552 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieCancer Prevention-Cancer Causes
Antal sidor344
FörlagSpringer
ISBN9789401738606

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Onkologi inom Medicin
Epidemiologi och medicinsk statistik inom Medicin
Samhällsmedicin och preventiv medicin inom Medicin

Causes of Human Cancer.- Smoking.- Dietary Factors.- Obesity.- Physical Activity.- Occupation.- Genetic Susceptibility.- Infectious Agents.- Reproductive Factors and Cancer Risk.- Socioeconomic Status.- Environmental Pollution.- Ultraviolet Light.- Radiation.- Prescription Drugs.- Electric and Magnetic Fields.- Summary — Causes of Cancer.- Prevention of Human Cancer.- Prevention of Tobacco Use.- Cessation from Tobacco Use.- Dietary Change Strategies.- Physical Activity and Cancer Prevention.- Sexual Behavior and Cancer Prevention.- Reducing Alcohol Intake.- Maximizing Cancer Risk Reduction Efforts: Addressing Multiple Risk Factors Simultaneously.- Prevention of Work-Related Cancers.- Socioeconomic Status.- Population-Level Change in Risk Factors for Cancer.- Summary — Prevention of Cancer.

'...each chapter provides a useful summary of the literature and dot-point lists of summary points and recommendations. This book might be useful for students and health professionals interested in a general overview of cancer causes and prevention. It scans the topic in one easy-to-read text, provides extensive reference lists at the end of each chapter and identifies recommended readings.' Cancer Forum, 26:3