{"product_id":"9780313379284","title":"Cancer Causes and Controversies Understanding Risk Reduction and Prevention","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCancer Causes and Controversies\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding Risk Reduction and Prevention\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBernard Kwabi-Addo | Tia Laura Lindstrom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Fitness \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book offers clear, accessible information on the causes of cancer and the multiple ways people can reduce their risk for this insidious disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike no other work, this much-needed volume gathers the latest research and understanding about the causes of cancer and methods of preventing the disease—and makes it all clear and accessible to the general reader. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCancer Causes and Controversies: Understanding Risk Reduction and Prevention\u003c\/i\u003e describes common risk factors associated with particular types of cancer, including genetic predisposition, radiation and chemical carcinogens, diet, hormonal factors, infection, and smoking. The book then looks at the scientific evidence supporting the positive role of healthy nutrition, exercise, and diet in lowering cancer risk, as well as the dangers posed by a dysfunctional immune system compromised by chronic infection, unhealthy lifestyles, stress, and poor psychological health. Finally, the book provides an unbiased assessment of a number of controversies surrounding cancer causes and prevention, including screening and genetic testing, vitamin supplementation, genetically modified foods, chemical food additives, and cellular phones and deodorants as potential cancer-causing agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBernard Kwabi-Addo\u003c\/b\u003e is assistant professor of cancer research and a principal investigator at Howard University, Washington, DC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTia Laura Lindstrom\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer. She coauthored Praeger's \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to the Work of a Medical Examiner: From Death Scene to Autopsy Suite\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 July 2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePraeger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780313379284\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e264\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55553276903564,"sku":"9780313379284","price":52.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_37fe2afb-1803-4f05-ae78-f9316f129ace.jpg?v=1788314164","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780313379284","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}