A Quick Guide to Cancer Epidemiology by Paolo Boffetta (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Quick Guide to Cancer Epidemiology by Paolo Boffetta, Stefania Boccia, Carlo La Vecchia 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New 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. Author Biography Carlo La Vecchia, MD, MSc is recognized worldwide as a leading authority in cancer etiology and epidemiology. He is Chief of Epidemiology at the Mario Negri Institute in Milan, Italy and on the faculty of Medicine at the University of Milan. Dr. La Vecchia serves as an editor for numerous clinical and epidemiologic journals. He is among the most renowned and productive epidemiologists in the field with over 1,600 peer-reviewed papers in the literature and is among the most highly cited medical researchers in the world, according to ISI HighlyCited.com. Dr. La Vecchia is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt Medical Center and the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and of Epidemiology at the University of Lausanne, CH. Dr. La Vecchia is a temporary advisor at the International Agency for Research on Cancer IARC/WHO and at the World Health Organization in Geneva.Paolo Boffetta, MD, is Deputy Director of the Tisch Cancer Institute, Institute for Translational Epidemiology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. Dr. Boffetta is known for contributing to the understanding of the role of alcohol and smoking in cancer development. He has published 814 peer-reviewed publications and 54 book chapters.Stefania Boccia, Ph.D. is Vice Director of the Institute of Hygiene-Department of Public Health at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy. Dr. Boccia is also the Head of Genetic Epidemiology and Public Health Genomics Unit. She has published 73 papers in her scientific career. Table of Contents Introduction.- Principles 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. Feature Provides a quick snapshot of the epidemiology of seventeen cancers Provides an overview of environmental factors that causes human cancer An ideal refresher for students, post docs and cancer epidemiologists Details ISBN3319050672 Author Carlo La Vecchia Short Title QUICK GT CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY 2 Language English ISBN-10 3319050672 ISBN-13 9783319050676 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2014 Imprint Springer International Publishing AG Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Pages 101 Edition 2014th Illustrations 3 Illustrations, color; 9 Illustrations, black and white; IX, 101 p. 12 illus., 3 illus. in color. DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-05068-3 Publisher Springer International Publishing AG Publication Date 2014-04-02 DEWEY 614.5999 Audience Professional & Vocational Edition Description 2014 ed. Series SpringerBriefs in Cancer Research We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96373351;

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