Cancer Risk Evaluation
Author | : Günter Obe |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 494 |
Release | : 2011-04-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783527634637 |
ISBN-13 | : 3527634630 |
Rating | : 4/5 (630 Downloads) |
Download or read book Cancer Risk Evaluation written by Günter Obe and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-27 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overview of the different approaches to cancer risk assessment of environmental factors - including "-omics" technologies, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of the methods in different fields. The main focus is on the carcinogenic effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, demonstrating the difficulties in accurately assessing those factors that may or may not pose a significant cancer risk. The book extends the view to a broader context of risk assessment, highlighting various aspects of risk management. Written by leading experts in the field, this is a resource for policy makers and professionals in health risk assessment, and public health workers, as well as oncologists and researchers in academia. This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from Google Play or the MedHand Store.