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Epidemiologic studies in cancer prevention and screening / Anthony B. Miller, editor.
| Other author | Miller, A. B. (Anthony B.) |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Springer, |
| Description | xv, 418 p. : ill. (some col.), maps, charts ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Springer Nature - Springer Mathematics and Statistics eBooks 2013 English International |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Springer Books |
| Subjects |
| Series | Statistics for biology and health, 1431-8776 ; 79 Statistics for biology and health ; 79. 1431-8776 ^A695739 |
| Contents | Prevention of Cancer -- Health Promotion Approaches to Reducing Cancer Incidence / Roy Cameron, Jon Kerner -- Preventing Cancer by Ending Tobacco Use / Neil Collishaw, Cynthia Callard -- Prevention of Occupationally Induced Cancer / Aaron Blair, Karin Hohenadel, Paul Demers, Loraine Marrett, Kurt Straif -- Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for the Prevention of Cervical and Other Related Cancers / F. Xavier Bosch -- Prevention of Cancers Due to Infection / Hideo Tanaka -- Applying Physical Activity in Cancer Prevention / Christine M. Friedenreich, Brigid M. Lynch, Annie Langley -- Cancer Prevention in the United States / Otis W. Brawley, Barnett S. Kramer -- The Role of Nutrition in Cancer Prevention / W. Philip T. James -- Chemoprevention of Cancer: From Nutritional Epidemiology to Clinical Trials / Mary Reid, James Marshall -- The Role of Hormonal Factors in Cancer Prevention / David B. Thomas -- Controlling Environmental Causes of Cancer / Paolo Vineis -- A Historical Moment: Cancer Prevention on the Global Health Agenda / Andreas Ullrich -- Screening for Cancer -- Evidence-Based Cancer Screening / Anthony B. Miller -- Comprehensive Cervical Cancer Control: Strategies and Guidelines / Nathalie Broutet -- Screening for Cervical Cancer / Matti Hakama -- Screening for Colon Polyps and Cancer / Swati G. Patel, Dennis J. Ahnen -- Breast Cancer Screening / Anthony B. Miller -- Prostate Cancer Screening / Anthony B. Miller -- Applying Cancer Screening in the Context of a National Health Service / Julietta Patnick -- Impact of prevention and screening in populations -- Do International Trends in Cancer Incidence and Mortality Reflect Expectations from Cancer Screening? / Philippe Autier -- Using Mathematical Models to Inform Public Policy for Cancer Prevention and Screening / Natasha K. Stout, Michelle C. Dunn, J. Dik F. Habbema, David T. Levy, Eric J. Feuer -- Role of the Oncologist in Cancer Prevention / William Hryniuk -- Integrating Prevention and Screening for Lung Cancer into Clinical Practice / William Hocking -- Early Detection of Cancer in Asia (Including Australia) / Robert Burton, Cheng-Har Yip, Marilys Corbex -- Prevention and Screening for Cancer in Primary Health Care / Alan Katz, Jennifer Enns -- Finale: What Can We Expect from Cancer Prevention and Screening? / Anthony B. Miller. |
| Abstract | "Epidemiologic Studies in Cancer Prevention and Screening is the first comprehensive overview of the evidence base for both cancer prevention and screening. This book is directed to the many professionals in government, academia, public health and health care who need up-to-date information on the potential for reducing the impact of cancer, including physicians, nurses, epidemiologists, and research scientists. The main aim of the book is to provide a realistic appraisal of the evidence for both cancer prevention and cancer screening. In addition, the book provides an accounting of the extent programs based on available knowledge have impacted populations."--Back cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2012951334 |
| ISBN | 9781461455851 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1461455855 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |