Global Epidemiology of Cancer

In 28 chapters, Global Epidemiology of Cancer provides a basic overview of the most commonly occurring cancers, their worldwide incidence, and mortality. Designed for the health sciences, particularly those in epidemiology, public health, and medicine, this comprehensive resource is ideal as a primary text for an overview course or seminar on Cancer or Cancer epidemiology.
Key Features:
• Backed with research and draws upon worldwide information to address the global landscape of cancer.
• Offers clear, concise descriptions of each specific type of oncologic disease as well as its epidemiology, etiology, risk factors and preventive factors
• Includes a wealth of information on the pathogenesis of the disease as we currently understand it at the molecular level.