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Examining disparities in cancer control : a system performance special focus report. February 2014

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114781
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C212e 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
83 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Series
System performance reports
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Health Planning
Population Surveillance
Healthcare Disparities
Health Status Disparities
Health Policy
Health Services Needs and Demand
Delivery of Health Care
Cultural Diversity
Health Services Accessibility
Socioeconomic Factors
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 C212e 2014
Read Online
http://www.systemperformance.ca/report/examining-disparities-in-cancer-control/
http://www.systemperformance.ca/reports/

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Crisis of chronic disease among aboriginal peoples : a challenge for public health, population health and social policy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18420
Reading, J. [Victoria, BC?]: University of Victoria, Centre for Aboriginal Health Research , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WT500 R287 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Reading, J
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
University of Victoria, Centre for Aboriginal Health Research
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
185 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Chronic Disease - epidemiology
Risk Factors
Public Health
First Nations
Health Services, Indigenous
Health Status Disparities
Canada
ISBN
9781550584073
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WT500 R287 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Northern Cancer Control Strategy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18158
BC Cancer Agency, Northern Health. Prince George, BC: Northern Health , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Announcing the Seventh National Community Cancer Control Summit in Prince George on June 12-13, 2009
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Alternate Title
Northern Cancer Control Strategy : announcing the Seventh National Community Cancer Control Summit in Prince George on June 12-13, 2009
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Northern Health
Place of Publication
Prince George, BC
Publisher
Northern Health
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Northern Cancer Control Strategy
Northern Health
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Cancer Care Facilities - organization & administration
BC Cancer Agency
Health Services Accessibility
Health Services Needs and Demand
Health Planning
British Columbia
Abstract
Announcing the Seventh National Community Cancer Control Summit in Prince George on June 12-13, 2009
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Innovative solutions for rural and remote cancer control issues : today and tomorrow : northern, remote, rural, aboriginal

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18173
National Summit on Community Cancer Control (7th : 2009 June 11-13, Prince George, BC). Prince George, BC: Northern Health , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 N277i 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Seventh national summit : community cancer control June 11-13, 2009, Prince George, BC
Community cancer control : 7th national summit
Corporate Author
National Summit on Community Cancer Control (7th : 2009 June 11-13, Prince George, BC)
Place of Publication
Prince George, BC
Publisher
Northern Health
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
73 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Northern Cancer Control Strategy
Northern Health
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Cancer Care Facilities - organization & administration
BC Cancer Agency
Health Services Accessibility
Health Services Needs and Demand
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 N277i 2009

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Innovative solutions for rural and remote cancer control issues : today and tomorrow : northern, remote, rural, aboriginal

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18159
National Summit on Community Cancer Control (7th : 2009 June 11-13, Prince George, BC), Northern Health. Prince George, BC: Northern Health , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Seventh National Summit : Community Cancer Control June 11-13, 2009, Prince George, BC : cancer control in northern and rural communities
Corporate Author
National Summit on Community Cancer Control (7th : 2009 June 11-13, Prince George, BC)
Northern Health
Place of Publication
Prince George, BC
Publisher
Northern Health
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Northern Cancer Control Strategy
Northern Health
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Cancer Care Facilities - organization & administration
BC Cancer Agency
Health Services Needs and Demand
Health Services Accessibility
Health Planning
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Northern Cancer Control Strategy business plan : a joint initiative between Northern Health and the PHSA/BC Cancer Agency

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18201
BC Cancer Agency, Northern Health. Prince George, BC: Northern Health , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Northern Health
Place of Publication
Prince George, BC
Publisher
Northern Health
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
10 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Northern Cancer Control Strategy
Northern Health
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Cancer Care Facilities - organization & administration
BC Cancer Agency
Health Services Accessibility
Health Services Needs and Demand
Health Planning
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Premier's consultation for improved cancer care in Northern BC : final report, July 2006

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16211
Jago, Charles, Burghardt, Jeff. Nelson, BC: Withinsight Services , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 P925 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Jago, Charles
Burghardt, Jeff
Corporate Author
Withinsight Services (B.C.)
Place of Publication
Nelson, BC
Publisher
Withinsight Services
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
iii, 65 p. ; ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Cancer Care Facilities - organization & administration
Neoplasms - therapy
Health Services Needs and Demand
Health Policy
Delivery of Health Care
Consumer Participation
Community Health Services
British Columbia
ISBN
9780772658500
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
VC Library Archives
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 P925 2006
Read Online
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2007/CancerCare_NorthernBC_FinalReport.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Journey of discovery : an approach to Aboriginal health in VIHA

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20534
Vancouver Island Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Vancouver Island Health Authority. MultiMedia Services , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W84 J86 2012
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Historical documentary; Scenario: Famili in patient room; Scenario: Emergency room with patient; Group talk with host Barbara Hager
More Information
Corporate Author
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Vancouver Island Health Authority. MultiMedia Services
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
80 minutes
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care
First Nations
Health Services, Indigenous
Health Status Disparities
British Columbia
Abstract
Historical documentary
Scenario: Famili in patient room
Scenario: Emergency room with patient
Group talk with host Barbara Hager
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
W84 J86 2012

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library AV Room Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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International travel and health 2010 : situation as on 1 January 2010

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19209
World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA110 I61 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
x, 248 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Communicable Disease Control
Vaccination
Travel
Risk Factors
World Health Organization
ISBN
9789241580458
9241580453
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA110 I61 2010
Loan Policy
28 days

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Diet, nutrition, physical activity, and cancer : a global perspective : a summary of the third expert report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120573
World Cancer Research Fund, American Institute for Cancer Research. London, UK: World Cancer Research Fund International , 2018. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 F687 2018
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
  3 read online  
Corporate Author
World Cancer Research Fund
American Institute for Cancer Research
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
World Cancer Research Fund International
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
112 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Continuous Update Project (CUP)
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Food
Diet
Risk Factors
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Health Status
Exercise
Health Policy
Nutrition Policy
Health Promotion
Global Health
Public Health
Physical Fitness
Notes
CN Library copy is housed at Northern Health Library at UHNBC. (Copy Missing as of June 2019)
ISBN
9781912259465
9781912259472
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
CN Library
Call Number
QZ266 F687 2018
Website Notes
The full report and summary report are available online. Individual segments of the full report can be downloaded from the Table of Contents.
Read Online
https://www.wcrf.org/dietandcancer/summary-third-expert-report
https://www.wcrf.org/sites/default/files/Summary-third-expert-report.pdf
https://www.wcrf.org/dietandcancer/contents

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Managing breast cancer risk

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15539
Morrow, Monica, Jordan, V. Craig. Hamilton, ON: BC Decker Inc. , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 M266m 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Morrow, Monica
Jordan, V. Craig
Place of Publication
Hamilton, ON
Publisher
BC Decker Inc.
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Chemoprevention
ISBN
155009260X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 M266m 2003

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Global burden of disease and risk factors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14836
New York, NY: Oxford University Press | World Bank , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA900 G562 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Disease control priorities project
DCP2
Editor
Lopez, Alan D
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
World Bank
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Health Status Indicators
World Health
Risk Factors
ISBN
0821362623
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA900 G562 2006
Read Online
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK11812/

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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How healthy are you? Self-assessment quiz

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18450
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Publication Date
2009?
Subjects
Health Promotion
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Life Style
Health Behavior
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/prevention-and-screening-site/Documents/Prevention/BCCA12_HHAY_brochure_web1.pdf
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/prevention-screening/prevention
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Cancer sourcebook for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18916
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2010. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP145 C215s 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about gynecologic cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, lung, ovaries, thyroid, and uterus; along with facts about benign conditions of the female reproductive system, ca…
More Information
Editor
Bellenir, Karen
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xix, 729 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Health reference series
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Genital Neoplasms, Female - therapy
Women's Health
Risk Factors
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about gynecologic cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, lung, ovaries, thyroid, and uterus; along with facts about benign conditions of the female reproductive system, cancer risk factors, screening and prevention programs, women's issues in cancer treatment and survivorship, research initiatives, a glossary of cancer terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information
ISBN
9780780811393
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP145 C215s 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC 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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BC elders' guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120235
First Nations Health Authority, British Columbia. SeniorsBC., British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [West Vancouver, BC]: First Nations Health Authority , 2014. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
First Nations Health Authority
British Columbia. SeniorsBC.
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
[West Vancouver, BC]
Publisher
First Nations Health Authority
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Health Services, Indigenous
First Nations
Health Services
Health Services for the Aged
Social Welfare
British Columbia
Directories
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.fnha.ca/wellnessContent/Wellness/BC_EldersGuide.pdf#search=bc%20elders%20guide
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Cancer sourcebook for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120547
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2016. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about gynecologic cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, lung, ovaries, thyroid, and uterus; along with facts about benign conditions of the female reproductive system, ca…
More Information
  1 read online  
Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2016
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms
Genital Neoplasms, Female - therapy
Women's Health
Risk Factors
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about gynecologic cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, lung, ovaries, thyroid, and uterus; along with facts about benign conditions of the female reproductive system, cancer risk factors, screening and prevention programs, women's issues in cancer treatment and survivorship, research initiatives, a glossary of cancer terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information
Table of contents:
Part I Cancer Overview -- Part II Cancer Risks and Prevention -- Part III Breast Cancer -- Part IV Gynecological Cancer -- Part V Other Cancers of Special Concern to Women -- Part VI Diagnosing and Treating Cancer -- Part VII Coping with the Side Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatments -- Part VIII Clinical Trials and Cancer Research -- Part IX Additional Help and Information.
ISBN
9780780813793
9780780814035
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.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1065491
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World health statistics 2008

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16594
World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA900.1 W97 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
110 p. : ill., 30 cm.
Subjects
World Health
Vital Statistics
Risk Factors
Health Status Indicators
Statistics
ISBN
9789241563598
9241563591
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library REF Statistics
Internet
Call Number
WA900.1 W97 2008
Read Online
http://www.who.int/whosis/whostat/EN_WHS08_Full.pdf
http://www.who.int/whosis/whostat/en/

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library REF Statistics Available
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Cancer atlas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123276
Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2019. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
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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
Read Online
http://canceratlas.cancer.org/
https://canceratlas.cancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ACS_CA3_Book.pdf
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Cancer atlas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119583
Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ 17 C215c 2014
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  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
Read Online
http://canceratlas.cancer.org/

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC 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 VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Health care use at the end of life in Western Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15954
Canadian Institute for Health Information. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institute for Health Information , 2007.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Health Status Indicators
Hospice Care
Terminal Care
Statistics
Terminally Ill
Cause of Death
Mortality
Health Services - utilization
Delivery of Health Care
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canada
ISBN
9781554650729
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF available to download from this site
Read Online
https://secure.cihi.ca/estore/productSeries.htm?pc=PCC368
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