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Geography of women's wellness and well-being across British Columbia : a supplement to the British Columbia atlas of wellness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19515
Virtue, Noelle. [Victoria, BC?]: University of Victory, Department of Geography , 2010.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Virtue, Noelle
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
University of Victory, Department of Geography
Publication Date
2010
Series
British Columbia atlas of wellness
Subjects
Health Promotion
Women
Health Status Indicators
Public Health
Statistics
Canadian Community Health Survey
Maps
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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http://www.geog.uvic.ca/wellness/Women/index.html
http://www.geog.uvic.ca/wellness/Women/WomenSupplement.pdf
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British Columbia atlas of wellness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20181
Foster, Leslie T. [Victoria, BC?]: Western Geographical Press , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA900 DC2 F754 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Atlas of wellness
Author
Foster, Leslie T
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Western Geographical Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
iv, 233 p. : ill., maps ; 29 cm.
Series
Canadian western geographical series 42
British Columbia atlas of wellness
Subjects
Statistics
Health Status Indicators
Public Health
Health Promotion
Canadian Community Health Survey
Population Surveillance
Maps
British Columbia
Notes
VC REF print copy is 1st ed. 2007
ISBN
9780919838321
ISSN
1203-1178
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Vancouver Library REF Statistics
Call Number
WA900 DC2 F754 2007
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http://www.geog.uvic.ca/wellness/wellness2011/index.html
http://www.geog.uvic.ca/wellness/wellness2011/Atlas%20of%20Wellness%202011%20Final.pdf

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WHO guidelines for indoor air quality : selected pollutants

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20061
World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. Copenhagen: World Health Organization , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA754 W927w 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Benzene; Carbon monoxide; Formaldehyde; Naphthalene; Nitrogen dioxide; Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; Radon; Trichloroethylene; Tetrachloroethylene
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Alternate Title
Guidelines for indoor air quality
Selected pollutants
Corporate Author
World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
Place of Publication
Copenhagen
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxv, 454 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Air Pollution, Indoor - adverse effects
Air Pollution, Indoor - prevention & control
Organic Chemicals - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Public Health
Risk Assessment
Guideline
Abstract
Benzene
Carbon monoxide
Formaldehyde
Naphthalene
Nitrogen dioxide
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Radon
Trichloroethylene
Tetrachloroethylene
ISBN
9789289002134
9289002131
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA754 W927w 2010
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http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/128169/e94535.pdf

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Health indicators 2011

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20017
Canadian Institute for Health Information, Statistics Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institute for Health Information , 2011.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Statistics Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Publication Date
2011
Series
Health indicators
Subjects
Health Status Indicators
Health Surveys
Public Health
Delivery of Health Care
Statistics
Canada
ISBN
9781554659005
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF available to download from this site
Read Online
https://secure.cihi.ca/estore/productSeries.htm?locale=en&pc=PCC140
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Outdoor air pollution

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114388
International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2015.
Audience
Professional
This publication represents the views and expert; opinions of an IARC Working Group on the; Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans,; which met in Lyon, October 2013
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2015
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 109
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental
Air Pollution - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Risk Factors
Neoplasms -etiology
Abstract
This publication represents the views and expert
opinions of an IARC Working Group on the
Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans,
which met in Lyon, October 2013
ISBN
9789283201755
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF format and supplementary material
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol109/index.php
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World health statistics 2012

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20594
World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2012.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
World Health
Vital Statistics
Risk Factors
Health Status Indicators
Mortality
Morbidity
Life Expectancy
Demography
Statistics
ISBN
9789241564441
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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http://www.who.int/gho/publications/world_health_statistics/2012/en/index.html
http://www.who.int/gho/publications/world_health_statistics/EN_WHS2012_Full.pdf
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Quality of death : ranking end-of-life care across the world : a report from the Economist Intelligence Unit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19228
Economist Intelligence Unit, LIEN Foundation. London, UK: Economist Intelligence Unit , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 Q1 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
Economist Intelligence Unit
LIEN Foundation
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Economist Intelligence Unit
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Terminal Care - statistics & numerical data
Terminal Care - economics
Attitude to Death
Advance Care Planning
Quality indicators, Health care
Terminal Care - standards
Evaluation Studies
Health Status Indicators
World Health
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WB310 Q1 2010
Website Notes
2nd URL leads to this report and more information on the Quality of Death Index.
Read Online
http://graphics.eiu.com/upload/QOD_main_final_edition_Jul12_toprint.pdf
http://www.eiu.com/sponsor/lienfoundation/qualityofdeath
http://www.lifebeforedeath.com/qualityofdeath/highlights.shtml

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Review of Safety Code 6 (2013) : Health Canada's safety limits for exposure to radiofrequency fields

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21513
Demers, Paul. [Ottawa, ON]: Royal Society of Canada , 2014.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
Royal Society of Canada Expert Panel : a review of Safety Code 6 (2013) : Health Canada's safety limits for exposure to radiofrequency fields
Expert Panel Report on A Review of Safety Code 6 (2013)
Author
Demers, Paul
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Royal Society of Canada
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure
Health Status Indicators
Radiation Protection - standards
Neoplasms, Radiation Induced - epidemiology
Occupational Exposure
Radio Waves - adverse effects
Risk Assessment
ISBN
9781928140009
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://rsc-src.ca/sites/default/files/SC6_Report_Formatted_1.pdf
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Household use of solid fuels and high temperature frying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19323
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Geneva: WHO Press , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2010 v. 95
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
WHO Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
vii, 424 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 95
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental
Air Pollution, Indoor - adverse effects
Fossil Fuels - adverse effects
Neoplasms - etiology
Hot Temperature - adverse effects
ISBN
9789283212959
9283212959
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2010 v. 95
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol95/index.php
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol95/mono95.pdf

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Dodging the toxic bullet : how to protect yourself from everyday environmental health hazards

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21805
Boyd, David R. [Vancouver, BC?]: Greystone Books | David Suzuki Foundation , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA30 B789 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Boyd, David R
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Greystone Books
David Suzuki Foundation
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
214 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects
Carcinogens
Enviromental Health
Ecotoxicology
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781553654544
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA30 B789 2010

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2011-2012 Medical directory : the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia

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College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. [Vancouver, BC?]: College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W22 DC2.1B7 M489 2011-12
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
2011-2012 medical directory
Corporate Author
College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
viii, 399 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Physicians
Directory
College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library REF
Call Number
W22 DC2.1B7 M489 2011-12
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https://www.cpsbc.ca/physician_search

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2012-2013 Medical directory : the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21102
College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. [Vancouver, BC?]: College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W22 DC2.1B7 M489 2012-13
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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  1 read online  
Alternate Title
2012-2013 medical directory
Corporate Author
College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
viii, 411 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Physicians
Directory
College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library REF
Abbotsford Library REF
Call Number
W22 DC2.1B7 M489 2012-13
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https://www.cpsbc.ca/physician_search

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Sources and effects of ionizing radiation : United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation : UNSCEAR 2008 report to the General Assembly, with scientific annexes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19365
United Nations. Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation. New York, NY: United Nations Publications , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN105 U58 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
v.1: Sources : report of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the effects of atomic radiation to the General Assembly; Scientifc Annexes: Annex A: Medical radiation exposures; Annex B: Exposures of the public and workers from various sources of radiation
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Alternate Title
UNSCEAR 2008 report
Volume 1: Sources : report to the General Assembly Scientific Annexes A and B
Corporate Author
United Nations. Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
United Nations Publications
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
v, 463 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Subjects
Radiation Injuries
Radiation, Ionizing
Environmental Exposure - statistics & numerical data
Statistics
Abstract
v.1: Sources : report of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the effects of atomic radiation to the General Assembly
Scientifc Annexes: Annex A: Medical radiation exposures
Annex B: Exposures of the public and workers from various sources of radiation
ISBN
9789211422740 (v.1)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WN105 U58 2010
Read Online
http://www.unscear.org/unscear/en/publications/2008_1.html

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Diesel and gasoline engine exhausts and some nitroarenes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21525
International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2013.
Audience
Professional
More Information
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2013
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 105
Subjects
Gasoline - adverse effects
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Petroleum - adverse effects
Air Pollutants - adverse effects
Particulate Matter - toxicity
ISBN
9789283213284
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol105/index.php
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol105/mono105.pdf
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Review of human carcinogens : Part E : personal habits and indoor combustions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20446
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2012 v.100E
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This publication represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, which met in Lyon, 29 September- October 6, 2009.
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Alternate Title
Personal habits and indoor combustions
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
x, 575 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 100E
Subjects
Carcinogens
Neoplasms - etiology
Air Pollution, Indoor
Food Preservation
Habits
Smoke
Tobacco
Areca
Alcohol Drinking
Abstract
This publication represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, which met in Lyon, 29 September- October 6, 2009.
ISBN
9789283213222
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2012 v.100E
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol100E/index.php
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol100E/mono100E.pdf

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Review of human carcinogens : Part F : chemical agents and related occupations

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International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2012 v.100F
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This publication represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, which met in Lyon, 29 September- October 6, 2009.
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Alternate Title
Chemical agents and related occupations
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xvi, 599 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 100F
Subjects
Carcinogens
Neoplasms - etiology
Air Pollution, Indoor
Food Preservation
Habits
Specialty Uses of Chemicals
Occupational Exposure
Abstract
This publication represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, which met in Lyon, 29 September- October 6, 2009.
ISBN
9789283213239
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2012 v.100F
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/PDFs/index.php
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol100F/index.php

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Sources and effects of ionizing radiation : United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation : UNSCEAR 2008 report : volume II : effects, scientific annexes C, D and E

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20097
United Nations. Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation. New York, NY: United Nations Publications , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN105 U58 2011 v.2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
UNSCEAR 2008 report
Volume 2: Sources and effects of ionizing radiation
Corporate Author
United Nations. Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
United Nations Publications
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
v, 313 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Subjects
Radiation Injuries
Radiation, Ionizing
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure - statistics & numerical data
Radiation Effects
Radioactive Hazard Release
Chernobyl Nuclear Accident
Statistics
ISBN
9789211422801
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WN105 U58 2011 v.2
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http://www.unscear.org/unscear/en/publications/2008_2.html

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Living downstream : an ecologist's personal investigation of cancer and the environment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19937
Steingraber, Sandra. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 S819 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Steingraber, Sandra
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxvi, 414 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
ISBN
9780306818691
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 S819 2010

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Epidemiology of chronic disease : global perspectives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21828
Harris, Randall E. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA900.1 H315e 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Harris, Randall E
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xx, 723 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Chronic Disease - epidemiology
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Global Health - statistics & numerical data
Epidemiologic Methods
Statistics
ISBN
9781449653286
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA900.1 H315e 2013

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Health gap : the challenge of an unequal world

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123524
Marmot, Michael. London, UK: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC , 2016.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA300.1 M352 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Marmot, Michael
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
387 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Health Status Disparities
Social Determinants of Health
Socioeconomic Factors
Cross-Cultural Comparison
ISBN
9781408887977
9781408857991
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA300.1 M352 2016

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