Cancer Risk Evaluation: Methods and Trends

By Holger Schütz, Gary E. Marchant, Peter M. Wiedemann, et al.

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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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3527327533
• ISBN13: 9783527327539
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.9" x 9.6"