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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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
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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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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
  1 read online  
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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Reducing environmental cancer risk : what we can do now : President's Cancer Panel 2008-2009 annual report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19497
Reuben, Suzanne H. [Bethesda, MD]: President's Cancer Panel , 2010.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
2008-2009 Annual report : President's Cancer Panel
President's Cancer Panel 2008-2009 annual report
Author
Reuben, Suzanne H
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
President's Cancer Panel
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure - prevention & control
Government Regulation
United States
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
2nd URL links to the Executive summary
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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
  2 read online  
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
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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.
  2 read online  
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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Carbon black, titanium dioxide, and talc

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19547
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Geneva: WHO Press , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2010 v. 93
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
WHO Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
viii, 452 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 93
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental
Inhalation Exposure - adverse effects
Lung Neoplasms - chemically induced
Soot - toxicity
Talc - toxicity
Titanium - toxicity
ISBN
9789283212935
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2010 v. 93
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Some chemicals present in industrial and consumer products, food and drinking water

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21679
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2014 v.101
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
2014
Physical Description
xi, 586 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 101
Subjects
Carcinogens
Consumer Product Safety
Flavoring Agents - toxicity
Food Contamination - adverse effects
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Water Pollutants, Chemical - toxicity
ISBN
9789283213246
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2014 v.101
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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
  2 read online  
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
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Painting, firefighting and shiftwork

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19791
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Geneva: WHO Press , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2010 v.98
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
WHO Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
viii, 804 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 98
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental
Circadian Rhythm
Fires
Occupational Exposure
Neoplasms - etiology
Paint - adverse effects
Work Schedule Tolerance
ISBN
9789283212980
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2010 v.98
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Investigation of radiological incidents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20839
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2012.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2012
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
NCRP report 173
Ebrary books
Subjects
Radioactive Hazard Release
Research Report
Radiation Injuries - prevention & control
Environmental Exposure - analysis
Disaster Planning
Guideline
ISBN
9780983545033
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This Proquest title is licensed for ONE BC Cancer staff user at a time. If you are denied access while on a network computer, please try again later.
Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2019. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Editor
Jemal, Ahmedin
Torre, Lindsey
Soerjomataram, Isabelle
Bray, Freddie
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens
Global Burden of Disease
Delivery of Health Care
Risk Factors
Atlases
ISBN
9781604432657
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ 17 C215c 2014
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
  1 read online  
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
136 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens
Global Burden of Disease
Delivery of Health Care
Risk Factors
Atlases
ISBN
9781604432282
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ 17 C215c 2014
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Pentachlorophenol and some related compounds

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122798
International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humanss. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2019.
Audience
Professional
The IARC Monographs identify environmental factors that are carcinogenic hazards to humans. These include chemicals, complex mixtures, occupational exposures, physical agents, biological agents, and lifestyle factors. National health agencies can use this information as scientific support for their…
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humanss
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2019
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 117
Subjects
Pentachlorophenol - toxicity
Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated - toxicity
Chlorophenols - toxicity
Carcinogens
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Carcinogenicity Tests
Abstract
The IARC Monographs identify environmental factors that are carcinogenic hazards to humans. These include chemicals, complex mixtures, occupational exposures, physical agents, biological agents, and lifestyle factors. National health agencies can use this information as scientific support for their actions to prevent exposure to potential carcinogens. - Website
ISBN
9789283201557
9789283201847
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Serial
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF format.
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Bitumens and bitumen emissions, and some N- and|S-hetereocyclic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21680
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
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2013 v.103
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
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
Physical Description
v, 342 p. : ill. : 27 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 103
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Heterocyclic Compounds - adverse effects
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic - adverse effects
Vehicle Emissions - toxicity
ISBN
9789283213260
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2013 v.103
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Review of human carcinogens : Part B : biological agents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19986
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Geneva: WHO Press , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2012 v.100B
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, 24 February - 3 March, 2009.
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Biological agents
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
WHO Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
x, 475 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 100B
Subjects
Carcinogens
Neoplasms - etiology
Biological Products - adverse effects
Biological Products - toxicity
Tumor Virus Infections - complications
Oncogenic Viruses - pathogenicity
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, 24 February - 3 March, 2009.
ISBN
9789283213192
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2012 v.100B
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