Historique
Livre
The cancer atlas
Auteur(s) :
MACKAY, J. ;
JEMAL A. ;
LEE, N. C. ;
PARKIN, D. M.
Année
2006
Page(s) :
128 p.
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Éditeur(s) :
Atlanta : American Cancer Society
ISBN :
978-0-944235-62-1
Domaine :
Plusieurs produits / Several products
Discipline :
SAN (Santé publique / Public health)
Thésaurus mots-clés
CANCER
;
SANTE PUBLIQUE
;
GEOGRAPHIE
;
FACTEUR DE RISQUE
;
TABAC
;
INFECTION
;
NUTRITION
;
ECONOMIE
;
COUT
;
PREVENTION
;
RECHERCHE
;
POLITIQUE
Thésaurus géographique
INTERNATIONAL
Note générale :
Atlanta, American Cancer Society, 2006, 128 p., graph., ill., tabl.
Résumé :
The Cancer Atlas is the first of its kind, containing the most current and comprehensive statistics and information about the growing global cancer burden - an essential reference for health professionals and policymakers engaged in the global battle against cancer. This atlas illustrates the latest available data on the cancer epidemic, showing causes, stages of development, and prevalence rates of different types of cancers by gender, income group and region. It also examines the cost of the disease, both in terms of health care and commercial interests, and the steps being taken to curb the epidemic, from research and screening to cancer management programs and health education. Topics include: Mechanism of Tumor Development, Risk Factors, Cancer in Children, Cancer Survivors, Cancer Registries, Research, Primary Prevention, Early Detection, Management and Treatment, Cancer Organizations, Health Education, Policies and Legislation, The Future of the Epidemic.
Affiliation :
Etats-Unis. United States.
Cote :
USUEL 220