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WHO guidelines for indoor air quality : dampness and mould

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. Denmark: World Health Organization , 2009.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA754 W927 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe

Editor: Heseltine, Elisabeth; Rosen, Jerome

Place of Publication: Denmark

Publisher: World Health Organization

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xvi, 228 p. : ill, ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Air Pollution, Indoor - adverse effects; Fungi; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Humidity - adverse effects; Humidity - prevention & control; Environmental Exposure; Risk Assessment; Guideline

ISBN: 9789289041683; 9289041684

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: WA754 W927 2009

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http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/43325/E92645.pdf

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Managing shortness of breath

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Martelli-Reid, Lorraine. Hamilton, ON: Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 M266 2011

Availability: 3 copies, 2 available

5 Part series:; Introduction/learning abdominal breathing; Managing an acute episode of shortness of breath; Sitting to standing; Climbing stairs; Respiratory muscle exercises

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Author: Martelli-Reid, Lorraine

Place of Publication: Hamilton, ON

Publisher: Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre

Publication Date: 2011

Subjects: Breathing Exercises; Dyspnea - therapy; Respiratory therapy; Lung Neoplasms - complications; Patient Education

Abstract: 5 Part series:; Introduction/learning abdominal breathing; Managing an acute episode of shortness of breath; Sitting to standing; Climbing stairs; Respiratory muscle exercises

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 M266 2011

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Tobacco smoke and involuntary smoking

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International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2004.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ202 I585 2004 v.83

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: International Agency for Research on Cancer

Place of Publication: Lyon, France

Publisher: International Agency for Research on Cancer

Publication Date: 2004

Series: IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 83

Subjects: Smoking; Tobacco Smoke Pollution; Carcinogens

ISBN: 9283212835

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ202 I585 2004 v.83

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http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol83/index.php

http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol83/mono83.pdf

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Caring for the air : Metro Vancouver 2016

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Metro Vancouver. Burnaby, BC: Metro Vancouver , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public; Professional

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Alternate Title: Caring for the air report 2016

Corporate Author: Metro Vancouver

Place of Publication: Burnaby, BC

Publisher: Metro Vancouver

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 21 p. : ill.

Subjects: Environmental Monitoring; Environmental Health; Climate Change; Air Pollutants; Air Pollution, Indoor; Air Pollution - adverse effects; Smoke - adverse effects; Health Impact Assessment; Vehicle Emissions; Greenhouse Effect; Vancouver

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Patient or Public; Professional

Location: Internet

Website Notes: "Metro Vancouver's Caring for the Air report is an easy-to-read annual publication that provides information about air quality and climate change issues in our region, as well as programs that protect public health and the environment, improve visual air quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions."

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http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality/information-public/caring-for-the-air/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality/AirQualityPublications/Caring_for_the_Air-MV2016.pdf

WHO handbook on indoor radon : a public health perspective

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World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WN620 W928 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Introduction; Health effects of radon; Radon measurements; Radon prevention and mitigation; Cost-effectiveness of radon control; Radon risk communication; National radon programmes.

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Corporate Author: World Health Organization

Editor: Zeeb, Hajo; Shannoun, Ferid

Place of Publication: Geneva

Publisher: World Health Organization

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xiv, 94 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Radon - adverse effects; Air Pollutants, Radioactive; Air Pollution, Indoor; Carcinogens, Environmental; Radiation, Ionizing; Lung Neoplasms; Environmental Exposure

Abstract: Introduction; Health effects of radon; Radon measurements; Radon prevention and mitigation; Cost-effectiveness of radon control; Radon risk communication; National radon programmes.

ISBN: 9789241547673; 9241547677

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: WN620 W928 2009

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http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2009/9789241547673_eng.pdf

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Review of human carcinogens : Part E : personal habits and indoor combustions

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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.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

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http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol100E/index.php

http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol100E/mono100E.pdf

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How tobacco smoke causes disease : the biology and behavioral basis for smoking-attributable disease : a report of the Surgeon General

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19581

United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon Genera, United States. Office on Smoking and Health. Rockville, MD: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Public Health Service , 2010.

Audience: Professional

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Corporate Author: United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon Genera; United States. Office on Smoking and Health

Place of Publication: Rockville, MD

Publisher: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Public Health Service

Publication Date: 2010

Subjects: Tobacco - adverse effects; Smoking - adverse effects; Disease - etiology; Tobacco Smoke Pollution - adverse effects; Tobacco Use Disorder - complications

ISBN: 9780160840784

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/reports/tobaccosmoke/

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

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http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol100F/index.php

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Evaluating the effectiveness of smoke-free policies

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International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization, IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Smoke-free Policies (2008 March 31 - April 5, 2008 : Lyon, France). Lyon, France: IARC , 2009.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ202 I63 2009 v.13

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Alternate Title: IARC handbooks on tobacco control

Corporate Author: International Agency for Research on Cancer; World Health Organization; IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Smoke-free Policies (2008 March 31 - April 5, 2008 : Lyon, France)

Place of Publication: Lyon, France

Publisher: IARC

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: ix, 334 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series: IARC handbooks of cancer prevention 13; IARC handbooks on tobacco control 13

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Program Evaluation; Public Policy; Smoking Cessation; Tobacco Smoke Pollution - legislation & jurisprudence

ISBN: 9789283230137

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ202 I63 2009 v.13

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http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/prev/handbook13/index.php

http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/prev/handbook13/handbook13.pdf

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Barb Tarbox : a life cut short by tobacco

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Tarbox, Barb. Edmonton, AB: AADAC , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA900 T179 2003

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Tarbox, Barb

Corporate Author: Alberta Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Commission

Place of Publication: Edmonton, AB

Publisher: AADAC

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: 17 minutes + 1 guide

Subjects: Lung Neoplasms; Smoking - prevention & control; Tobacco - prevention & control; Smoking Cessation; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WA900 T179 2003

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Smoker's body

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World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization

Audience: Patient or Public

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This poster is an updated reproduction of "The smoker's body originally produced by COLORS magazine, issue 21, July-August 1997.

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Corporate Author: World Health Organization

Place of Publication: Geneva

Publisher: World Health Organization

Subjects: Lung Diseases; Neoplasms - etiology; Smoking - adverse effects; Tobacco Use - adverse effects; Posters; Popular Work

Abstract: This poster is an updated reproduction of "The smoker's body originally produced by COLORS magazine, issue 21, July-August 1997.

Language: English; French

Material Type: Other; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Pamphlet File; Internet

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http://www.who.int/tobacco/research/smokers_body/en/index.html

http://www.who.int/tobacco/resources/publications/smokersbody_en_fr.pdf

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Air quality in British Columbia, a public health perspective

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British Columbia. Office of the Provincial Health Officer. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministy of Health Services, Office of the Provincial Health Officer , 2004.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA309 DC2.1B8 B862 2004

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Alternate Title: Every breath you take ...Provincial Health Officer's annual report 2003

Corporate Author: British Columbia. Office of the Provincial Health Officer

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Ministy of Health Services, Office of the Provincial Health Officer

Publication Date: 2004

Series: Provincial Health Officer's annual report 2003

Subjects: Health Status Indicators; Public Health; Air Pollution; Environmental Health; Statistics; British Columbia

ISSN: 1195-308X

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

Call Number: WA309 DC2.1B8 B862 2004

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http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/pho/pdf/phoannual2003.pdf

Celebrating a second chance at life : 2007 BMT Infornet symposium for bone marrow, stem cell and cord blood transplant survivors

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BMT Infonet, Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network. Highland Park, IL: Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WH380 C392 2007 v.1-2

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: BMT Infonet; Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network

Place of Publication: Highland Park, IL

Publisher: Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 2 DVD's

Subjects: Bone Marrow Transplantation; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation; Graft vs Host Disease; Adaptation, Psychological; Survivors; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WH380 C392 2007 v.1-2

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Outdoor air pollution

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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

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http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol109/index.php

Silica and some silicates

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International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1987.