Cancer epidemiology

Melissa L. Bondy; Shine Chang

doi:10.1007/0-387-31056-8_22

Cancer epidemiology

Melissa L. Bondy, Shine Chang

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With examples from the literature, this chapter clarifies aspects of epidemiology, including study designs and prevention or correction of potential biases. This chapter provides insight to clinicians and other health professionals on cancer epidemiology and helps them communicate and interpret research findings to patients. In addition, the chapter reviews the epidemiologic literature, discussing examples and the magnitude of cancer-related risk factors.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Oncology
Subtitle of host publication	An Evidence-Based Approach
Publisher	Springer New York
Pages	287-300
Number of pages	14
ISBN (Print)	0387242910, 9780387242910
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-31056-8_22
State	Published - 2006
Externally published	Yes

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General Medicine

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