Cancer: Causes, Occurrence and Control (IARC Scientific Pubs. No. 100)
1990
Cancer Causes, Occurrence and Control
publication
Author Information
Author(s): L. Tomatis, A. Aitio, N.E. Day, E. Heseltine, J. Kaldor, A.B. Miller, D.M. Parkin, E. Riboli
Primary Institution: International Agency for Research on Cancer
Conclusion
The book provides a valuable summary of the causes and prevention of human cancer.
Supporting Evidence
- The book reviews the burden of cancer worldwide and provides a summary of descriptive epidemiology.
- It includes a major section on aetiology, discussing various factors that contribute to cancer.
- 59 definite human carcinogens, 41 probable, and 182 possible carcinogens are listed.
- Chapters on population screening and preventive measures for different cancers are included.
Takeaway
This book talks about what causes cancer and how we can prevent it. It lists many things that can lead to cancer and discusses ways to help people avoid getting sick.
Limitations
Some minor inaccuracies and unevenness due to multi-authorship.
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