Impact of Energy Balance on Cancer Disparities
Author | : Deborah J. Bowen |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 2014-07-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783319061030 |
ISBN-13 | : 3319061038 |
Rating | : 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Download or read book Impact of Energy Balance on Cancer Disparities written by Deborah J. Bowen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-07-28 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume reviews disparities in cancer genetics, etiology, treatment and survivorship that are associated with differences in energy balance and how those differences and disparities may be affected by geography, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, biology, behavior and others. State-of-the-art strategies are outlined to alter these problems at the individual, community and policy levels. The book provides a comprehensive assessment of the multiple contributions of disparities in energy balance and how they affect cancer. this volume should constitute a valuable resource to disparity focused investigators at all levels and serves an important guide to professionals that deal with these issues, especially those who determine and implement policy.