Cancer Epidemiology: Low- And Middle-Income Countries and Special Populations

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199733503
• ISBN13: 9780199733507
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.9" x 9.8"