Cancer control opportunities in low- and middle-income countries

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Institute of Medicine (U.S.).
Autor Corporativo: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Cancer Control in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (-)
Otros Autores: Sloan, Frank A. (-), Gelband, Hellen
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, DC : National Academies Press 2006.
Edición:1st ed
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009622328806719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Causes of and risk factors for cancer and the elements of cancer control
  • The cancer burden in low- and middle-income countries and how it is measured
  • Defining resource-level-appropriate cancer control
  • Preventing cancers (and other diseases) by reducing tobacco use
  • Compelling opportunities in global cancer control
  • Palliative care
  • Cancer centers in low- and middle-income countries
  • Advocacy for cancer control
  • Expanding the role of the global community in cancer control.