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Autore |
Kwabi-Addo Bernard |
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Titolo |
Cancer causes and controversies [[electronic resource] ] : understanding risk reduction and prevention / / Bernard Kwabi-Addo and Tia Laura Lindstrom |
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Santa Barbara, Calif., : Praeger, c2011 |
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ISBN |
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1-283-15045-X |
9786613150455 |
0-313-37929-7 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (264 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Cancer - Risk factors |
Cancer - Treatment |
Electronic books. |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part I: Risk Factors for Commonly Diagnosed Cancer Diseases; Chapter 1: Bladder Cancer; Chapter 2: Brain Cancer; Chapter 3: Breast Cancer; Chapter 4: Cervical Cancer; Chapter 5: Colorectal Cancer; Chapter 6: Esophageal Cancer; Chapter 7: Gastric Cancer; Chapter 8: Head and Neck Cancer; Chapter 9: Leukemia and Lymphoma; Chapter 10: Liver Cancer; Chapter 11: Lung Cancer; Chapter 12: Ovarian and Endometrial Cancers; Chapter 13: Pancreatic Cancer; Chapter 14: Prostate Cancer; Chapter 15: Skin Cancer; Chapter 16: Occupation-Associated Cancer |
Part II: Behaviors and ControversiesChapter 17: Nutrition and Cancer; Chapter 18: Body Weight and Cancer; Chapter 19: Immune System and Cancer Risk; Chapter 20: Controversies Concerning Cancer Screening's Benefits and Disadvantages; Chapter 21: Controversies Surrounding Dietary Supplements and Foods for Cancer Prevention; Chapter 22: Controversies Regarding Commonly Perceived Risk Factors and Cancer; Chapter 23: Conclusion; Resources; References; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book offers clear, accessible information on the causes of cancer and the multiple ways people can reduce their risk for this insidious |
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