Editors:
- 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 ethnicity 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
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: Methods in Molecular Biology (MIMB, volume 471)
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Table of contents (25 protocols)
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Front Matter
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Cancer Incidence, Prevalence, Mortality and Surveillance
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Methods, Technologies and Study Design in Cancer Epidemiology
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Host Susceptibility Factors in Cancer Epidemiology
About this book
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 latest technologies in cancer epidemiology. In Volume 1, Host Susceptibility Factors, leading experts provide chapters on cancer incidence, prevalence, mortality and surveillance, methods, technologies and study design in cancer epidemiology as well as host susceptibility factors in cancer epidemiology. Although a non-standard volume of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series, this comprehensive text retains the commitment of the series to collecting the kind of detailed, up-to-date information and implementation advice that is crucial for getting optimal results.
Cutting-edge and essential, Cancer Epidemiology allows readers to get the maximum advantage of the methods involved in this exciting and important field.
Reviews
From the reviews:
"The first volume is dedicated to the methods, technologies and study design in analytical cancer epidemiology. … the more thorough attention is provided to case-control and cohort studies, to regression models. … In conclusion it is necessary … for clinicians, epidemiologists and laboratory workers, studying molecular biology in acquisition of knowledges which could broaden their scientific outlook and enlarge the orientation of their study in future years." (I. Pleško, Neoplasma, April, 2009)
Editors and Affiliations
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Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Mukesh Verma
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Cancer Epidemiology
Book Subtitle: Volume 1, Host Susceptibility Factors
Editors: Mukesh Verma
Series Title: Methods in Molecular Biology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-416-2
Publisher: Humana Totowa, NJ
eBook Packages: Springer Protocols
Copyright Information: Humana Press 2009
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-58829-987-1Published: 23 October 2008
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-61737-868-3Published: 19 November 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-1-59745-416-2Published: 25 December 2008
Series ISSN: 1064-3745
Series E-ISSN: 1940-6029
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 513
Topics: Cancer Research, Oncology, Epidemiology