Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention

Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention, 4th Edition, is a reference work that examines the causes, global patterns, and prevention of human cancer. Originally published in 1982, the volume synthesizes research on cancer incidence, mortality, causal determinants, and rationales for preventive interventions.

The volume addresses foundational epidemiologic concepts, environmental and biological risk factors, and individual malignancies organized by tissue of origin. It highlights molecular epidemiology, exploring how genetic predisposition and gene-environment interactions influence cancer etiology and pathogenesis, while outlining frameworks for primary prevention and cancer screening.

Featuring contributions from 190 authors, the text pairs in-depth scientific reviews with background definitions of key terms to assist early-career students, experienced cancer epidemiologists, and health policy makers.