Cancer Mortality and Morbidity Patterns in the U.S. Population: An Interdisciplinary Approach (Statistics for Biology and Health)

Author: Manton, K.G.

Brand: Springer

Edition: 2009

Binding: Hardcover

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 455

Release Date: 26-02-2009

Part Number: 9780387781921

Details:

The purpose of this book is to examine the etiology of cancer in large human populations using mathematical models developed from an inter-disciplinary perspective of the population epidemiological, biodemographic, genetic and physiological basis of the mechanisms of cancer initiation and progression. In addition an investigation of how the basic mechanism of tumor initiation relates to general processes of senescence and to other major chronic diseases (e.g., heart disease and stroke) will be conducted.

EAN: 9780387781921

Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches

Languages: English