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.
Produkteigenschaften
- Artikelnummer: 9783527327539
- Medium: Buch
- ISBN: 978-3-527-32753-9
- Verlag: Wiley VCH Verlag GmbH
- Erscheinungstermin: 20.04.2011
- Sprache(n): Englisch
- Auflage: 1. Auflage 2011
- Produktform: Gebunden
- Gewicht: 834 g
- Seiten: 348
- Format (B x H x T): 179 x 247 x 23 mm
- Ausgabetyp: Kein, Unbekannt