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International Agency for Research on Cancer : biennial report 2008-2009

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International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2009.

Audience: Professional

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Alternate Title: IARC biennial report 2008-2009; Biennial report 2008-2009

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: 2009

Subjects: Neoplasms - epidemiology; Neoplasms - genetics; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Research; International Agency for Research on Cancer; World Health

ISBN: 9789283204251

ISSN: 0250-8613

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Environmental exposure : the CancerSmart guide to breast cancer prevention

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Griffin, Sean. [Vancouver, BC?]: Toxic Free Canada , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 G852 2009

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

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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; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 G852 2009

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Environmental health sourcebook

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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

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World cancer report 2008

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International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: IARC Press , 2008.

Audience: Professional

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: International Agency for Research on Cancer

Editor: Boyle, Peter; Levin, Bernard

Place of Publication: Lyon, France

Publisher: IARC Press

Publication Date: 2008

Subjects: Neoplasms - epidemiology; Neoplasms - etiology; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - therapy; World Health; Statistics

ISBN: 9789283204237; 9283204239

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2008 : the MPOWER package

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World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2008.

Audience: Professional

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Corporate Author: World Health Organization

Place of Publication: Geneva

Publisher: World Health Organization

Publication Date: 2008

Subjects: Smoking - prevention & control; Tobacco Use Disorder - prevention & control; Tobacco Use Cessation; Health Policy; World Health

ISBN: 9789241596282

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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http://www.who.int/tobacco/mpower/mpower_report_full_2008.pdf

Cancer prevention facts : there are 5 key ways to reduce the risk of cancer by more than 50 percent!

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BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2012?.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs

Publication Date: 2012?

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Pamphlet; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/prevention-and-screening-site/Documents/Prevention/BCCA12_5Gives50Broch4pnlFNL2_low_res1.pdf

Cancer prevention facts : there are 5 key ways to reduce the risk of cancer by more than 50 percent!

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BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2014?.

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Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs

Publication Date: 2014?

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Pamphlet; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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World health report 2007 : a safer future : global public health security in the 21st century

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Prentice, Thomson, Reinders, Lina Tucker. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2007.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA530.1 W927 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Evolution of public health security.; Threats to public health security.; New health threats in the 21st century.; Learning lessons, thinking ahead.; Towards a safer future.

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Alternate Title: A safer future : global public health security in the 21st century

Author: Prentice, Thomson; Reinders, Lina Tucker

Corporate Author: World Health Organization

Editor: Heymann, David L

Place of Publication: Geneva

Publisher: World Health Organization

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xxiv, 72 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: World Health; Disease Outbreaks - prevention & control; International Cooperation; Environmental Health; Legislation as Topic

Abstract: Evolution of public health security.; Threats to public health security.; New health threats in the 21st century.; Learning lessons, thinking ahead.; Towards a safer future.

ISBN: 9789241563444; 9241563443

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WA530.1 W927 2007

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Role of the media in promoting and reducing tobacco use

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National Cancer Institute (U.S.). [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health , 2008.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WM290 R745 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Author: National Cancer Institute (U.S.)

Corporate Author: National Cancer Institute (U.S.)

Editor: Davis, Ronald M

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Cancer Institute, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: xxviii, 655 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Series: NCI tobacco control monograph series 19

Subjects: Tobacco Use Disorder - prevention & control; Advertising as Topic; Tobacco Products; Communications Media; Health Promotion; Mass Media

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library; Internet

Call Number: WM290 R745 2008

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Partnership + momentum = progress : progress report : Winter 2009

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Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2009.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C216p 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Alternate Title: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer : progress report : Winter 2009

Corporate Author: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 28 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Research; National Health Programs - organization & administration; Health Services Research; Health Policy; Health Planning; Cancer Care Facilities; Canada

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ200 C216p 2009

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Ovarian cancer risk-reducing surgery : a decision-making resource

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Daly, Mary B, Cherry, Carol. Philadelphia, PA: Fox Chase Cancer Center , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP322 O96 2006

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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Author: Daly, Mary B; Cherry, Carol

Corporate Author: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 140 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Ovarian Neoplasms - surgery; Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics; Ovarian Neoplasms - etiology; Genetic Counseling; Risk Assessment; Decision Making; Ovarian Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP322 O96 2006

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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CancerSmart 3.1 : the consumer guide

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Griffin, Sean, Cuddeford, Vijay. [Vancouver, BC?]: Toxic Free Canada , 2011. 1st electronic ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

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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

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Why don't we do it in our sleeves?

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Lounsbury, Ben. Lewiston, ME: OtoRhinoLounsburgology Productions , 2007. deluxe full screen 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WC510 L889 2007

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Author: Lounsbury, Ben

Edition: deluxe full screen 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Lewiston, ME

Publisher: OtoRhinoLounsburgology Productions

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 5 minutes

Subjects: Sneezing; Cough; Common Cold; Infection Control

Language: English; French; Spanish

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Call Number: WC510 L889 2007

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Investment in cancer risk and prevention research 2005-2007 : a special report from the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance's survey of government and voluntary sector investment in cancer research

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Canadian Cancer Research Alliance. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA) , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ206 C215c 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This report focuses on investment in research focused on cancer risk and prevention over a three-year period. Research is critiical to our understanding of cancer risk and effective cancer prevention strategies. The investment in cancer risk and prevention at $122.3M represented 11% of the overal…

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Corporate Author: Canadian Cancer Research Alliance

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA)

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 53 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - economics; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Research; Research Support as Topic; Investments - statistics & numerical data; Financing, Organized; Canada; Statistics

Abstract: This report focuses on investment in research focused on cancer risk and prevention over a three-year period. Research is critiical to our understanding of cancer risk and effective cancer prevention strategies. The investment in cancer risk and prevention at $122.3M represented 11% of the overall investment in cancer research form 2005-07.

ISSN: 9780978415761 (print); 9780978415778 (PDF)

Language: English

Material Type: Serial; Report; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ206 C215c 2010

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Infection prevention and control issues in the environment of care

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Joint Commission Resources, Inc. Oak Brook, IL: Joint Commission Resources , 2019. 4th ed.

Audience: Professional

Contents:; 1. The Connection: Infection Prevention and Control and the Physical Environment -- 2. The Human Element: Staff and Infection Preventionand Control Compliance -- 3. Construction Projects: Infection Preventionand Control Considerations -- 4. Medical Equipment: Reprocessing for Infection P…

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Corporate Author: Joint Commission Resources, Inc.

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: Oak Brook, IL

Publisher: Joint Commission Resources

Publication Date: 2019

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Cross Infection - prevention & control; Infection Control - methods; Infection - prevention & control

Abstract: Contents:; 1. The Connection: Infection Prevention and Control and the Physical Environment -- 2. The Human Element: Staff and Infection Preventionand Control Compliance -- 3. Construction Projects: Infection Preventionand Control Considerations -- 4. Medical Equipment: Reprocessing for Infection Preventionand Control -- 5. Utility Systems: Infection Prevention and Control Concerns . . 109Infection Prevention and Control Regulations for Utility Systems -- 6. Environmental Services and Medical Waste Disposal:Infection Prevention and Control Issues -- 7. Emergency Management: Infection Prevention and Control for Disasters -- 8. Performance Improvement: Measuring Infection Prevention and Control in the Physical Environment.

ISBN: 1635851033; 9781635851038

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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