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Steingraber, Sandra. [Toronto, ON]: People's Picture Company Inc. , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 S819L 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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

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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…
  1 read online  
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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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
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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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
WA 30 B789 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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
WA 30 B789 2010

Copies

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Some non-heterocyclic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and some related exposures

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18163
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2010 v.92
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
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
2010
Physical Description
viii, 853 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 92
Subjects
Carcinogens
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Neoplasms - etiology
Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic - toxicity
Risk Assessment - methods
DNA Adducts
Environmental Exposure
Occupational Exposure
ISBN
9789283212928
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2010 v.92
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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
WA 30 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…
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
WA 30 E61m 2003

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Are persistent organic pollutants involved in malignant melanoma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19750
Gallagher, Richard. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2011 v.291
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
Canadian Cancer Society, O. Harold Warwick Prize 2010
Author
Gallagher, Richard
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 291
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental
Melanoma - epidemiology
Environmental Pollutants
Risk Factors
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2011 v.291

Copies

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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
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
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Cancer as an environmental disease

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14319
Dordrecht ; Boston: Kluwer Academic Publishers , c2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 C215n 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Nicolopoulou-Stamati, P
Place of Publication
Dordrecht ; Boston
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers
Publication Date
c2004
Physical Description
xix, 213 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Environmental science and technology library 20
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Enviromental Health
ISBN
1402020198 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 C215n 2004

Copies

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
  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
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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
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

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Toxicological profile for acrolein

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16353
United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Syracuse Research Corporation. Atlanta, GA: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV627 T755ac 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Toxicological profile for acrolein (update)
Corporate Author
United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Syracuse Research Corporation
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xx, 176 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Acrolein - toxicity
Acrolein - adverse effects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV627 T755ac 2007
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Copies

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Toxicological profile for xylene

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16360
United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Syracuse Research Corporation. Atlanta, GA: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV633 T755xy 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Toxicological profile for xylene (update)
Corporate Author
United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Syracuse Research Corporation
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xx, 330 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Xylenes - toxicity
Xylenes - adverse effects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV633 T755xy 2007
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Cesium-137 in the environment : radioecology and approaches to assessment and management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16216
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2007 v.154
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 382 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
NCRP report 154
Subjects
Environmental Pollution
Radioactive Pollutants
Radiation Protection
Cesium Radioisotopes
Safety - standards
ISBN
9780929600918
0929600916
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
VC Medical Physics
FVC Medical Physics
VIC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 2007 v.154

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Cadmium in the human environment : toxicity and carcinogenicity

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8343
Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1992.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 C124 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Nordberg, G. F
Herber, R.F.M
Alessio, L
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
1992
Series
IARC scientific publications 118
Subjects
Cadmium - adverse effects
Carcinogens, Environmental
ISBN
9283221184
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 C124 1992

Copies

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Toxicological profile for lead

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16359
United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Syracuse Research Corporation. Atlanta, GA: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV292 T755le 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Toxicological profile for lead (update)
Corporate Author
United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Syracuse Research Corporation
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xx, 528 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Lead - toxicity
Lead - adverse effects
Lead Poisoning
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV292 T755le 2007
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Toxicological profile for benzene

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16354
United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Syracuse Research Corporation. Atlanta, GA: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV633 T755be 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Toxicological profile for benzene (update)
Corporate Author
United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Syracuse Research Corporation
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xix, 382 p. : ill. ; 28 cm
Subjects
Benzene - toxicity
Benzene - adverse effects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Solvents - toxicity
Public Health
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QV633 T755be 2007
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Diesel and gasoline engine exhausts and some nitroarenes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7313
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1989.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1989 v.46
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
1989
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 46
Subjects
Carcinogens
Automobile Exhaust
Air Pollutants, Environmental
ISBN
9283212460
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1989 v.46
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Toxicological profile for arsenic

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16356
United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Syracuse Research Corporation. Atlanta, GA: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV627 T755ar 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Toxicological profile for arsenic (update)
Corporate Author
United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Syracuse Research Corporation
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xx, 500 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Arsenic - toxicity
Arsenic - adverse effects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Toxicology
Public Health
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QV627 T755ar 2007
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Toxicological profile for barium and barium compounds

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16357
United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Syracuse Research Corporation. Atlanta, GA: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV618 T755b 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Toxicological profile for barium (update)
Corporate Author
United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Syracuse Research Corporation
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xx, 184 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Barium - toxicity
Barium - adverse effects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Toxicology
Public Health
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QV618 T755b 2007
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