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.
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Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
ISBN: 9783527327539
Number of pages: 366
Weight: 821 g
Dimensions: 246 x 175 x 20 mm
“Overall, the book provides an excellent account of various aspects of cancer and radiation risk assessment for a broad understanding of principles and effects for the betterment of human health.” (Indian J Med Res, 1 March 2013)
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