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1 online resource (xxiii, 443 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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polychrome. rdacc http://rdaregistry.info/termList/RDAColourContent/1003 |
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data file |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary platform, viewed December 18, 2013). |
| Summary |
"Breast Cancer and the Environment reviews the current evidence on a selection of environmental risk factors for breast cancer, considers gene-environment interactions in breast cancer, and explores evidence-based actions that might reduce the risk of breast cancer. The book also recommends further integrative research into the elements of the biology of breast development and carcinogenesis, including the influence of exposure to a variety of environmental factors during potential windows of susceptibility during the full life course, potential interventions to reduce risk, and better tools for assessing the carcinogenicity of environmental factors. For a limited set of risk factors, evidence suggests that action can be taken in ways that may reduce risk for breast cancer for many women: avoiding unnecessary medical radiation throughout life, avoiding the use of some forms of postmenopausal hormone therapy, avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, increasing physical activity, and minimizing weight gain"--Publisher's description |
| Contents |
Background, definitions, concepts -- What we have learned from current approaches to studying environmental risk factors -- Challenges of studying environmental risk factors for breast cancer -- Examining mechanisms of breast cancer over the life course : implications for risk -- Opportunities for action to reduce environmental risks for breast cancer -- Recommendations for future research -- Appendices. |
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Introduction -- Background, definitions, concepts -- What we have learned from current approaches to studying environmental risk factors -- Challenges of studying environmental risk factors for breast cancer -- Examining mechanisms of breast cancer over the life course : implications for risk -- Opportunities for action to reduce environmental risks for breast cancer -- Recommendations for future research. |
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Breast -- Cancer -- Environmental aspects.
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Breast -- Cancer -- Risk factors.
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Breast -- Cancer -- Pathogenesis.
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Breast -- Cancer -- Pathophysiology.
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Risk.
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Breast Neoplasms -- etiology |
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Environmental Exposure -- adverse effects |
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Breast Neoplasms -- prevention & control |
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Risk |
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Sein -- Cancer -- Aspect de l'environnement.
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Sein -- Cancer -- Facteurs de risque.
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Sein -- Cancer -- Pathogenèse.
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Sein -- Cancer -- Physiopathologie.
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Risque.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Cancer.
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Risk
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Breast -- Cancer -- Environmental aspects
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Breast -- Cancer -- Pathogenesis
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Breast -- Cancer -- Pathophysiology
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Breast -- Cancer -- Risk factors
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| Added Author |
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Breast Cancer and the Environment: The Scientific Evidence, Research Methodology, and Future Directions.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Breast cancer and the environment. Washington, DC : National Academies Press, ©2012 9780309220699 (DLC) 2012007110 (OCoLC)778040112 |
| ISBN |
9780309220705 (electronic bk.) |
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030922070X (electronic bk.) |
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1280676256 |
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9781280676253 |
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9786613653185 |
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6613653187 |
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9780309220699 (pbk.) |
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0309220696 (pbk.) |
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9780309225298 |
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0309225299 |
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AU@ 000051453128 |
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AU@ 000058043935 |
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AU@ 000062416259 |
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DEBBG BV042793219 |
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DEBBG BV044109403 |
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DEBSZ 421410299 |
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DEBSZ 452579546 |
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GBVCP 803850387 |
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NZ1 14700412 |
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NZ1 14973887 |
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