Energy Balance and Cancer

Bowen, Deborah J.; Denis, Gerald V.; Berger, Nathan A.

​​​​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.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2014-08-14

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319061023

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-06103-0

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 308