A Quick Guide to Cancer Epidemiology
Download or Read eBook A Quick Guide to Cancer Epidemiology PDF written by Paolo Boffetta and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-03-22 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Paolo Boffetta |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 110 |
Release | : 2014-03-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783319050683 |
ISBN-13 | : 3319050680 |
Rating | : 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Quick Guide to Cancer Epidemiology by : Paolo Boffetta
Book excerpt: 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.