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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
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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
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol109/index.php
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Living downstream : an ecologist's personal investigation of cancer and the environment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19937
Steingraber, Sandra. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 S819 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Steingraber, Sandra
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxvi, 414 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
ISBN
9780306818691
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 S819 2010

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Living downstream

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21142
Steingraber, Sandra. [Toronto, ON]: People's Picture Company Inc. , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 S819L 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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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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Epidemiological aspects of cutaneous malignant melanoma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1532
[Boston, MA]: Kluwer Academic Publishers , 1994.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WR500 E64 1994
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Editor
Gallagher, Richard P
Elwood, J. Mark
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Melanoma - epidemiology
Skin Neoplasms - epidemiology
ISBN
0792327403
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 E64 1994

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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.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1065490
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WHO guidelines for indoor air quality : selected pollutants

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20061
World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. Copenhagen: World Health Organization , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA754 W927w 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Benzene; Carbon monoxide; Formaldehyde; Naphthalene; Nitrogen dioxide; Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; Radon; Trichloroethylene; Tetrachloroethylene
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Alternate Title
Guidelines for indoor air quality
Selected pollutants
Corporate Author
World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
Place of Publication
Copenhagen
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxv, 454 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Air Pollution, Indoor - adverse effects
Air Pollution, Indoor - prevention & control
Organic Chemicals - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Public Health
Risk Assessment
Guideline
Abstract
Benzene
Carbon monoxide
Formaldehyde
Naphthalene
Nitrogen dioxide
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Radon
Trichloroethylene
Tetrachloroethylene
ISBN
9789289002134
9289002131
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA754 W927w 2010
Read Online
http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/128169/e94535.pdf

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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
More Information
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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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
More Information
  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
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol46/index.php
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol46/mono46.pdf

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Sampling and analysis of airborne pollutants

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7917
Boca Raton, Fla.: Lewis Publishers, Inc. , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA754 S192 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Winegar, Eric D
Keith, Lawrence H
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
Lewis Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Air Pollutants - analysis
Air - analysis
ISBN
087371606X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Retention Policy
Moved to Library from CCR. Notify "Cancer Control Research" before discarding
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA754 S192 1993

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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
More Information
  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
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol92/mono92.pdf
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/PDFs/index.php

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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
More Information
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

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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
More Information
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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Skin cancer prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15326
New York, NY: Informa Healthcare , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WR500 S628r 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Ringborg, Ulrik
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Informa Healthcare
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
Skin Neoplasms - epidemiology
Melanoma - prevention & control
Melanoma - epidemiology
Mass Screening
Risk Factors
ISBN
9780849398896
0849398894
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 S628r 2007

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WHO handbook on indoor radon : a public health perspective

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18224
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
Read Online
http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2009/9789241547673_eng.pdf

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Immunotherapy of malignant melanoma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3042
Austin, Tx.: R.G. Landes Company , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WR500 I33 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Leong, Stanley P. L
Place of Publication
Austin, Tx.
Publisher
R.G. Landes Company
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Melanoma - therapy
Immunotherapy
Melanoma - immunology
ISBN
041210491
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 I33 1996

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Cutaneous malignant melanoma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6062
Wilson, Kenneth Scott. Edinburgh: University of Edinburgh , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WR500 W749 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Wilson, Kenneth Scott
Place of Publication
Edinburgh
Publisher
University of Edinburgh
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Melanoma
Skin Neoplasms
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 W749 1991

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Hereditary malignant melanoma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5867
Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press, Inc. , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WR500 H542 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Lynch, Henry T
Fusaro, Ramon M
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
CRC Press, Inc.
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
melanoma - genetics
Skin Neoplasms - genetics
ISBN
084936051X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 H542 1991

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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…
More Information
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

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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
More Information
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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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http://www.toxicfreecanada.ca/pdf/CancerSmart_3.1_final.pdf
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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
More Information
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

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