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Environmental health sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120546
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2015. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, car…
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Alternate Title
Environmental health sourcebook
Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2015
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Environmental Health
Environmental Pollution - adverse effects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects
Carcinogens, Environmental
Popular Work
Abstract
Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, carbon monoxide, and mold, and information about associated diseases and disorders, including cancer, allergies, respiratory problems, and skin disorders; along with information about environmental concerns for specific populations, a glossary of related terms, and resources for further help and information
Table of contents:
Part I Understanding the Health Effects of Environmental Hazards -- Part II Health Concerns and Their Environmental Triggers -- Part III Outdoor Environmental Hazards -- Part IV Household and Indoor Environmental Hazards -- Part V Foodborne Hazards -- Part VI Consumer Products and Medical Hazards -- Part VII Additional Help and Information.
ISBN
9780780813984
9780780813519
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1065490
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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
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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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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
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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

Copies

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Environmental health sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15304
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2003. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA30 E61m 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, car…
More Information
Editor
Matthews, Dawn D
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2003
Series
Health reference series
Subjects
Environmental Health
Environmental Pollution - adverse effects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects
Popular Work
Abstract
Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, carbon monoxide, and mold, and information about associated diseases and disorders, including cancer, allergies, respiratory problems, and skin disorders; along with information about environmental concerns for specific populations, a glossary of related terms, and resources for further help and information
ISBN
0780806328
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA30 E61m 2003

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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CancerSmart consumer guide : how to eliminate toxins from your home and garden products : how to make healthy choices for your family and the environment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14657
Griffin, Sean, Cuddeford, Vijay. [Vancouver, BC?]: Labour Environmental Alliance Society , 2005. new expanded ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 G852 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancer smart consumer guide
Author
Griffin, Sean
Cuddeford, Vijay
Edition
new expanded ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Labour Environmental Alliance Society
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
ISBN
0973588616
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 G852 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Environmental exposure : the CancerSmart guide to breast cancer prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18411
Griffin, Sean. [Vancouver, BC?]: Toxic Free Canada , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 G852 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Griffin, Sean
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Toxic Free Canada
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
23 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - etiology
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - chemically induced
Carcinogens
Occupational Exposure
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973588613
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 G852 2009
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Cancer : 101 solutions to a preventable epidemic

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15912
Armstrong, Liz, Dauncey, Guy, Wordsworth, Anne. Gabriola Island, BC: New Society Publishers , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 A736 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Solutions project
Author
Armstrong, Liz
Dauncey, Guy
Wordsworth, Anne
Place of Publication
Gabriola Island, BC
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xvii, 317 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Health Promotion
Consumer Advocacy
ISBN
9780865715424
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 A736 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Living downstream

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21142
Steingraber, Sandra. [Toronto, ON]: People's Picture Company Inc. , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 S819L 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Steingraber, Sandra
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
People's Picture Company Inc.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
colour ; 85 minutes
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Documentaries and Factual Films
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 S819L 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c,1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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CancerSmart 3.1 : the consumer guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20769
Griffin, Sean, Cuddeford, Vijay. [Vancouver, BC?]: Toxic Free Canada , 2011. 1st electronic ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Cancer smart 3.0 : the consumer guide : how to eliminate toxins from your home and garden products : how to make healthy choices for your family and the environment
Author
Griffin, Sean
Cuddeford, Vijay
Edition
1st electronic ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Toxic Free Canada
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Consumer Product Safety
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Toxicology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973588651
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.toxicfreecanada.ca/pdf/CancerSmart_3.1_final.pdf
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CancerSmart 3.0 : the consumer guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16022
Griffin, Sean, Cuddeford, Vijay. [Vancouver, BC?]: Labour Environmental Alliance Society , 2008. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 G852 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancer smart 3.0 : the consumer guide : how to eliminate toxins from your home and garden products : how to make healthy choices for your family and the environment
Author
Griffin, Sean
Cuddeford, Vijay
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Labour Environmental Alliance Society
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
51 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Consumer Product Safety
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Toxicology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973588620
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 G852 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Natural compounds in cancer therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9518
Boik, John. Princeton, Mn.: Oregon Medical Press , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ267 B678 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Boik, John
Place of Publication
Princeton, Mn.
Publisher
Oregon Medical Press
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal - therapeutic use
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Biologic Factors - therapeutic use
ISBN
0964828014
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ267 B678 2001

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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20 tips to help you be part of the healthcare team : patient safety is #1

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18078
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2009?
Physical Description
9 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency
Safety Management - standards
Patients
Risk Management
Professional-Patient Relations
Health Personnel
Medical Errors
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Guideline
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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20 tips to help you be part of the healthcare team : patient safety is #1

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21170
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Patient safety is # 1
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2013?
Physical Description
10 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency
Safety Management - standards
Patient Safety
Risk Management
Professional-Patient Relations
Health Personnel
Medical Errors
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Guideline
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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No family history : the environmental links to breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18111
McCormick, Sabrina. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M477 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McCormick, Sabrina
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
185 p. ; 24 cm.
Series
New social formations
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - etiology
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Public Policy
United States
Popular Work
ISBN
9780742564084
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 M477 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer clinical trials : a commonsense guide to experimental cancer therapies and clinical trials

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20711
Beer, Tomasz M, Axmaker, Larry. New York, NY: DiaMedica Publishing , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ267 B415 2012
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Beer, Tomasz M
Axmaker, Larry
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
DiaMedica Publishing
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xxvi, 166 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Clinical Trials as Topic
Decision Making
Antineoplastic Protocols
Therapies, Investigational
Biomedical Research
United States
ISBN
9780982321973
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ267 B415 2012

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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One renegade cell : how cancer begins

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog418
Weinberg, Robert. New York, NY: Basic Books, Inc. , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 W423 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Weinberg, Robert
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Basic Books, Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Carcinogens
ISBN
465072755
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 W423 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Do pesticides cause lymphoma? : research report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9706
Osburn, Susan. Chevy Chase, MD: Lymphoma Foundation of America , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH525 D631 2001
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Osburn, Susan
Corporate Author
Lymphoma Foundation of America
Place of Publication
Chevy Chase, MD
Publisher
Lymphoma Foundation of America
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
50 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Pesticides - adverse effects
Lymphoma - chemically induced
Carcinogens
Popular Work
Notes
Apr 30 2018: Removed for Library Search file cleanup project 2018. AR
ISBN
0970512708
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH525 D631 2001
Read Online
https://lymphomahelp.org/pesticides.htm
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Art of statistics : learning from data

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124436
Spiegelhalter, David. [London, UK]: Pelican Books , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QA276 SP755 2020
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Spiegelhalter, David
Place of Publication
[London, UK]
Publisher
Pelican Books
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xvi, 426 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm
Subjects
Statistics
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780241258767
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QA276 SP755 2020

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Naked statistics : stripping the dread from the data

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124440
Wheelan, Charles. New York, NY: W. W. Norton & Company , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QA276 W561 2014
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
More Information
Author
Wheelan, Charles
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xviii, 282 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Statistics
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780393347777
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QA276 W561 2014

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library On Loan, due Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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Classical classics : volume 1

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15615
Smithbooks. Winnipeg, MB: Smithbooks , 199?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S643 199?
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Smithbooks
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Smithbooks
Publication Date
199?
Subjects
Music Therapy - popular works - CD-ROM
Relaxation Techniques - popular works - CD-ROM
ISBN
9780886657321
0886657326
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S643 199?

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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