Human Cancer: Epidemiology and Environmental Causes

by John Higginson, Calum S. Muir, Nubia Muñoz

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521021968
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	11/03/2005
Series:	Cambridge Monographs on Cancer Research
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	604
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.09(h) x 1.57(d)

Table of Contents

Part I Epidemiological Methods; Part II. Causative Factors in Human Cancer; Part III. Legal and Ethical Considerations; Part IV. Introduction: Total and Specific Site Epidemiology; Part V. Buccal Cavity; Part VI. Digestive System; Part VII. Respiratory System; Part VIII. Bone and Soft Tissue; Part IX. Skin; Part X. Breast and Genitourinary System; Part XI. Eye and Nervous System; Part XII. Thyroid and Other Endocrine Glands, Lymphoid and Hematopoietic System; Part XIII. Cancers in Children and Multiple Primary Cancers; Appendices.