Population studies and epidemiology facilitate the discovery of genetic and environmental determinants of cancer and the development of new approaches to cancer control and prevention, therefore they play a central role in the creation of health policies. Cancer Epidemiology compiles areas of research which cover etiological factors or determinants that contribute to the development of cancer and describe the the latest technologies in cancer epidemiology. In Volume 1, Host Susceptibility Factors, leading experts provide chapters on cancerincidence, prevalence, mortality and surveillance, methods, technologies and study design in cancer epidemiology as well as host susceptibility factors in cancer epidemiology. Provides a detailed analysis of the study of genes and environments and their interaction and how the use of population sciences facilitates translation and application of new discoveries Delves into inherited genetic susceptibility as wells as epigenetics and risk of cancer Presents the use of genomics as the latest tool in translational epidemiology Examines how cancer epidemiology plays a role public health policy Provides the latest information on modifiable factors in cancer epidemiology: disparities, lifestyle, energy balance and physical activity, smoking and alcohol intake Studies how host susceptibility factors such as race and ethinicity influence risk of cancer Role of novel technologies and methodologies in unlocking the mysteries of interactions of gene and environment to early detection and intervention of cancers Role of cutting-edge technology in predicting genetic mutation caused by gene and environment Provides comprehensive information on the epidemiology of organ specific cancers INDICE: From the contents Environmental and Occupational Risk Factors for Lung Cancer.- Lifestyle, Genes, and Cancer.- Energy Balance, Physical Activityand Cancer Risk.- Contribution of Alcohol and Tobacco Use in Cancer development.- Parental Smoking and Childhood Leukemia.- Lung Cancer and Exposure to Metals: the Epidemiological Evidence.- Breast Cancer and the Role of Exercise in Women.- Energy Intake, Physical Activity, Energy Balance and Cancer: Epidemiologic Evidence.-
- ISBN: 978-1-60327-491-3
- Editorial: Humana
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 445
- Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés