Format:
Online-Ressource (IX, 101 p. 12 illus., 3 illus. in color, online resource)
ISBN:
9783319050683
Series Statement:
SpringerBriefs in Cancer Research
Content:
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
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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IntroductionPrinciples of primary and secondary cancer prevention -- The global burden of neoplasms -- Distribution, causes and prevention of individual neoplasms -- Overview of the causes of human cancer -- Conclusions -- References -- Index.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783319050676
Additional Edition:
Druckausg. Boffetta, Paolo, 1958 - A quick guide to cancer epidemiology Cham : Springer Verlag, 2014 ISBN 9783319050676
Language:
English
Subjects:
Medicine
Keywords:
Krebs
;
Epidemiologie
;
Krebs
;
Epidemiologie
;
Aufsatzsammlung
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-319-05068-3
URL:
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Author information:
Boffetta, Paolo 1958-
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