Abstract
The causes of cancer are reviewed from the perspective of an epidemiologist. We describe the distribution of cancer worldwide, the influence of migration, and the effects of smoking, obesity, diet, reproductive factors, viruses, occupation and environmental carcinogens, as well as genetic factors and their interactions with various causes. Advances in cell and molecular biology have transformed the scope and methods of cancer epidemiology over the last 25 years, giving new insights into cancer etiology and underlying mechanisms. © 2008
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | International Encyclopedia of Public Health |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 416-424 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780123739605 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Alcohol
- Cancer
- Cause
- Diet
- Epidemiology
- Etiology
- Gene
- Human
- Obesity
- Occupation
- Prevention
- Risk factor
- Smoking
- Virus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry
- General Medicine
