Cancer Epidemiology
Low- and Middle-Income Countries and Special Populations
Published on 18. July 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
442 pages
978-0-19-973350-7 (ISBN)
Description
According to the World Health Organization's 2008 GLOBOCAN report, 64% of global cancer deaths -- and 56% of cancer cases -- were registered in countries in Africa, Asia, or Latin America. So while cancer is unquestionably a global burden, its reach in the developing world points to the need for specialized study on cancer in these countries.
Cancer Epidemiology: Low- and Middle-Income Countries and Special Populations reviews the current status of cancer epidemiologic research and training -- rationale, requisite infrastructure, methodologic principles, and illustrative examples in low- and middle-income countries -- in order to facilitate future advances by trained health professionals. The result is a valuable resource for both program leaders and graduate and post-graduate students pursuing careers in international cancer epidemiologic research.
Cancer Epidemiology: Low- and Middle-Income Countries and Special Populations reviews the current status of cancer epidemiologic research and training -- rationale, requisite infrastructure, methodologic principles, and illustrative examples in low- and middle-income countries -- in order to facilitate future advances by trained health professionals. The result is a valuable resource for both program leaders and graduate and post-graduate students pursuing careers in international cancer epidemiologic research.
Reviews / Votes
"This book, written by a distinguished group of cancer researchers, will be useful worldwide. With its blend of methodology and case studies, it will invaluable as a resource for training in cancer epidemiology with emphasis on low- and middle-income countries." --Jonathan M. Samet, MD, MS, Professor and Flora L. Thornton Chair, Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine; Director, Institute for Global Health, University of SouthernCalifornia
"[A] valuable introduction to a burgeoning area of epidemiologic research." --American Journal of Epidemiology
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
829 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-973350-7 (9780199733507)
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Amr Soliman | David Schottenfeld | Paolo Boffetta
Cancer Epidemiology
Low- and Middle-Income Countries and Special Populations
E-Book
06/2013
OUP eBook
€76.49
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Persons
Amr Soliman, MD, PhD, is Professor and Chair of Epidemiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center.
David Schottenfeld, MD, MSc, is the Searle Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan.
Paolo Boffetta, MD, MPH, is Director of the Institute for Translational Epidemiology and Associate Director of Population Sciences, Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital.
David Schottenfeld, MD, MSc, is the Searle Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan.
Paolo Boffetta, MD, MPH, is Director of the Institute for Translational Epidemiology and Associate Director of Population Sciences, Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Editor
Professor and Chair of EpidemiologyProfessor and Chair of Epidemiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Collage of Public Health, Omaha, USA
Searle Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Department of EpidemiologySearle Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
Director of the Institute for Translational Epidemiology and Associate Director of Population SciencesDirector of the Institute for Translational Epidemiology and Associate Director of Population Sciences, Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, USA
Content
Section 1: Multidisciplinary Perspectives ; 1. Burden of Cancer in Low- and Middle-Income Countries ; Maria Paula Curado, Paolo Boffetta, David Schottenfeld, Jean-Marie Dangou, Karina Braga Ribeiro ; 2. Migrant Studies ; Song-Yi Park and Laurence N. Kolonel ; 3. Molecular Epidemiology Studies in Cancer ; Kelly Hirko, Maria Iniesta Donate, Sofia Merajver ; 4. Opportunities for Cancer Genetic Research ; Oluwafemi Oluwole, Yonglan Zheng, Olufunmilayo Olopade ; 5. Cancer Screening in Low- and Middle-Income Countries ; R. Sankaranarayanan, Somanathan Thara, Youlin Qiao, Twalib Ngoma, Raul Murillo ; 6. Behavioral, Social, and Cultural Aspects of Epidemiologic Studies in Low- and Middle-Income Countries and in Special Populations ; Robert Chamberlain ; 7. Ethical Issues in Cancer Epidemiologic Studies ; Steven S. Coughlin ; Section 2: Methodological Principles in Conducting International Studies ; 8. Case-control Studies in Low- and Middle-Income Countries ; Farin Kamangar, Kyle Esdaille, Farhad Islami ; 9. Cohort Studies in Low- and Middle-Income Countries ; Stephanie Melkonian, Yu Chen, Habibul Ahsan ; 10. Molecular Epidemiology in LMIC ; Hongbing Shen and Hongxia Ma ; 11. Methodological Issues in International Multicentric Studies, Including the Role of Consortia in International Cancer Epidemiology ; Farhad Islami and Paolo Boffetta ; Section 3: Cancer Epidemiology Research Training in LMI Countries and Special Populations: Needs and Opportunities ; 12. Cancer Epidemiology Research Training in LMI Countries and Special Populations: Needs and Opportunities ; Amr Soliman ; 13. Cancer Epidemiology in Schools of Public Health and Medical Schools: Culture, Infrastructure, and Curricula ; Amr Soliman ; 14. University Resources for Academic and Field Research Training in Cancer Epidemiology ; Amr Soliman and Robert Chamberlain ; 15. Non-University Training Programs in Cancer Epidemiology, Emphasizing Participation from LMI Countries ; Jessica Fapeol-Badger ; 16. Needs and Opportunities for Epidemiologic Training of Early-career Clinicians and Scientists Seeking to Conduct Cancer Research in LMI Countries ; Amr Soliman and Robert Chamberlain ; Section 4: Illustrative Examples of Collaborative Field Studies ; 17. Hepatitis B Virus, Aflatoxin and Primary Liver Cancer ; W. Thomas London, Timothy M. Block, Katherine A. McGlynn ; 18. HPV and Cervical Cancer ; Rolando Herrero ; 19. Studies of Tobacco Smoking and Control ; Priscilla S. Reddy, Shamagonam James, Nasheen Naidoo, Ronel Sewpaul, Ken Resnicow, and Anthony Mbewu ; 20. Cancer and HIV in Less Developed Countries ; Sam M. Mbulaiteye ; 21. Breast Cancer Early Detection and Clinical Guidelines ; David B. Thomas, Raul H. Murillo, Kardinah, and Benjamin O. Anderson ; Section 5: Future Directions: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges ; 22. Future Directions: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges ; Amr S. Soliman, David Schottenfeld, and Paulo Boffetta