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1,3-Butadiene, ethylene oxide, and vinyl halides (vinyl flouride, vinyl chloride, and vinyl bromide)

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International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2008.
Audience
Professional
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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
2008
Physical Description
ix, 510 p. ; ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 97
Subjects
Carcinogens
Butadienes - adverse effects
Ethylene Oxide - adverse effects
Vinyl Compounds - adverse effects
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Risk Assessment
ISBN
9789283212973
9283212975
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol97/index.php
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol97/mono97.pdf
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Across the void : through cancer and into life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18263
Bonello, Laurie. Saskatoon, SK: Laurie Bonello , 2009. large print ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B712 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Bonello, Laurie
Edition
large print ed.
Place of Publication
Saskatoon, SK
Publisher
Laurie Bonello
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
162 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780981213606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B712 2009

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Approaches to risk management in remediation of radioactively contaminated sites

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13964
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2004 v.146
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2004
Series
NCRP report 146
Subjects
Radiation Protection
Risk Assessment
Safety - standards
ISBN
0929600827
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 N39 2004 v.146

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As it is in heaven

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Luo, Naixuan. Hong Kong: Breakthrough Ltd. , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L964 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Luo, Naixuan
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
Breakthrough Ltd.
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Christianity
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9789888073658
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 L964 2012

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Assessment and communication of EMF health risks

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18181
Repacholi, Michael. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2009 v.268
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
Author
Repacholi, Michael
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 268
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Risk Assessment
Communication
Public Health
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2009 v.268

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Between two kingdoms : a memoir of a life interrupted

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124306
Jaouad, Suleika. New York, NY: Random House , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 J35b 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Between 2 kingdoms
Between two kingdoms : what almost dying taught me about living
Author
Jaouad, Suleika
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
x, 348 pages : map ; 21 cm
Subjects
Leukemia
Young Adult
Life Change Events
Journalism
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780593236994
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH250 J35b 2021

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Bright hour : a memoir of living and dying

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Riggs, Nina. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 R569 2017
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
The Bright Hour is the memoir of Nina Rigg, following a diagnosis of terminal breast cancer. "With the lyricism of poetry and a voice that never trades on simple grief, 'The Bright Hour' celebrates living -- living well, living fully -- and the transcendent combination of light and darkness that ma…
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Author
Riggs, Nina
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
310 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Attitude to Death
Life
Life Change Events
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
The Bright Hour is the memoir of Nina Rigg, following a diagnosis of terminal breast cancer. "With the lyricism of poetry and a voice that never trades on simple grief, 'The Bright Hour' celebrates living -- living well, living fully -- and the transcendent combination of light and darkness that makes us human." - Cover
ISBN
9781501169359
1501169351
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 R569 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Canadian biosafety handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114237
Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Government of Canada , 2016. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Government of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Government of Canada
Publication Date
2016
Subjects
Containment of Biohazards - standards
Laboratories - standards
Microbiology - standards
Security Measures - standards
Hazardous Substances
Safety Management - standards
Risk Assessment
Environment, Controlled
Occupational Accidents - prevention & control
Laboratory Manuals
Canada
Notes
Canadian Biosafety Handbook (CBH), 2nd ed. (2016) is a companion document to the Canadian Biosafety Standard (CBS), 2nd ed. (2015)
This edition of the Canadian Biosafety Handbook (CBH) updates the guidelines originally published as Part II of the Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines (CBSG), 1st ed. (2013).
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in HTML format
Read Online
http://canadianbiosafetystandards.collaboration.gc.ca/cbh-gcb/index-eng.php
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Canadian biosafety standard (CBS)

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Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Government of Canada , 2015. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Canadian biosafety standard (CBS) for facilities handling or storing human and terrestrial animal pathogens and toxins
Corporate Author
Government of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Government of Canada
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xxxii, 151 p.
Subjects
Containment of Biohazards - standards
Laboratories - standards
Microbiology - standards
Security Measures - standards
Hazardous Substances
Safety Management - standards
Risk Assessment
Environment, Controlled
Occupational Accidents - prevention & control
Canada
Notes
The Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines (CBSG), 1st ed. (2013) has been replaced by the Canadian Biosafety Standard (CBS), 2nd ed. (2015) and the Canadian Biosafety Handbook (CBH), 2nd ed. (2016).
ISBN
9781100257716
9781100257723
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in HTML, PDF formats
Read Online
http://canadianbiosafetystandards.collaboration.gc.ca/cbs-ncb/index-eng.php
http://canadianbiosafetystandards.collaboration.gc.ca/cbs-ncb/assets/pdf/cbsg-nldcb-eng.pdf
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Cancer - I won! : a personal journal of grief, survival and triumph

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17602
Ettenberg, Zosia. [Victoria, BC?]: Trafford Publishing , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 E85c 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Ettenberg, Zosia
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Trafford Publishing
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
viii, 65 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survival
Grief
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781425174484
1425174485
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 E85c 2008

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Chasing daylight : how my forthcoming death transformed my life : a final account

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15970
O'Kelly, Eugene, Postman, Andrew. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 O41 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passiona…
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Author
O'Kelly, Eugene
Postman, Andrew
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
201 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Brain Neoplasms
Emotional Adjustment
Life Change Events
Quality of Life
Attitude to Death
Personal Narratives
Biography
Popular Work
Abstract
Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passionate, deeply insightful book provides an unforgettable account of O'Kelly's final journey, and is a compelling reminder of the importance of living a balanced and meaningful life.
ISBN
9780071499934
0071499938
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 O41 2008

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Cobalt in hard metals and cobalt sulfate, gallium arsenide, indium phosphide and vanadium pentoxide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15368
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2006 v.86
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
2006
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 86
Subjects
Cobalt - adverse effects
Arsenic - adverse effects
Carcinogens - toxicity
Carcinogenicity Tests
Vanadium Compounds - adverse effects
Gallium - adverse effects
Indium - adverse effects
Metals
Tungsten - adverse effects
Risk Assessment
ISBN
9789283212867
928321286X
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2006 v.86
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol86/index.php
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol86/mono86.pdf

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Comfort book

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Haig, Matt. Toronto, ON: Harper Avenue , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171.5 H149c 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope, a gathering of consolations and stories that give us new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt Haig's mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of philosophers and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Au…
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Author
Haig, Matt
Editor
.
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Harper Avenue
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
x, 256 pages ; 18 cm
Subjects
Hope
Depression - prevention & control
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope, a gathering of consolations and stories that give us new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt Haig's mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of philosophers and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Aurelius to Nellie Bly, from Emily Dickinson to James Baldwin. This is the book to pick up when you need the wisdom of a friend or the comfort of a hug, or just want to celebrate the messy miracle of being alive" -- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781443464772
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM171.5 H149c 2021

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Deep canyon

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Paterson, Annan. Novato, CA: Annan Paterson , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P296 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Presented at a "Cancer as a Turning Point Conference", this video uses humor and drama and a variety of characters to explore the journey of a wife, mother and career woman who receives the unexpected and terrifying diagnosis of cancer.
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Author
Paterson, Annan
Place of Publication
Novato, CA
Publisher
Annan Paterson
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
90 minutes
Subjects
Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Humor
Drama
Personal Narratives
Abstract
Presented at a "Cancer as a Turning Point Conference", this video uses humor and drama and a variety of characters to explore the journey of a wife, mother and career woman who receives the unexpected and terrifying diagnosis of cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 P296 1999

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Dying in public : living with metastatic breast cancer

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Hendler, Sue. Kingston, ON: Michael Grass House , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H497 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This book is comprised of a series columns by Sue Hendler which appeared bi-weekly in her hometown newspaper, The Kingston Whig-Standard, between 2008 - 2009.
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Author
Hendler, Sue
Editor
Overall, Christine
Place of Publication
Kingston, ON
Publisher
Michael Grass House
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
157 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasm Metastasis
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
This book is comprised of a series columns by Sue Hendler which appeared bi-weekly in her hometown newspaper, The Kingston Whig-Standard, between 2008 - 2009.
ISBN
9780987972576
098797257X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 H497 2012

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Embroidered cancer comic

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Shefrin, Sima Elizabeth. London, UK: Singing Dragon , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ762 S542 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Includes content by Bob Bossin and surgeon Dr. Peter Black, Vancouver Prostate Centre.
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Author
Shefrin, Sima Elizabeth
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Singing Dragon
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - complications
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Sexual Partners
Sexual Behavior
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Cartoons
Graphic Novels
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Humor
Abstract
Includes content by Bob Bossin and surgeon Dr. Peter Black, Vancouver Prostate Centre.
ISBN
9781848192898
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ762 S542 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Evaluation of certain food additives : seventy-first report of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19508
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives. Meeting (71st : 2009 June 16-24 : Geneva, Switzerland), World Health Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA712 J745 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives. Meeting (71st : 2009 June 16-24 : Geneva, Switzerland)
World Health Organization
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
viii, 80 p. ; 24 cm.
Series
Technical report series 956
Subjects
Food Additives - toxicity
Flavoring Agents - toxicity
Flavoring Agents - analysis
Risk Assessment
Food Contamination
ISBN
9789241209564
9241209569
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA712 J745 2010

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Everything happens for a reason : and other lies I've loved

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120569
Bowler, Kate. New York, NY: Random House , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 B787 2018
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Bowler, Kate
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xviii, 178 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Loss
Love
Uncertainty
Adaptation, Psychological
Colorectal Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Christianity
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
Autobiography
Popular Work
Notes
Copies may differ by ISBN and pagination.
ISBN
9780399592065
9780399592089
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 B787 2018

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Exposure to artificial UV radiation and skin cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20502
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2006.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  3 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2006
Series
IARC working group reports 1
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - epidemiology
Skin Neoplasms - etiology
Ultraviolet Rays - adverse effects
Risk Assessment
Sunbathing
ISBN
9789283224418
9283224418
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/wrk/
http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/wrk/wrk1/index.php
http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/wrk/wrk1/ArtificialUVRad&SkinCancer.pdf
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Extremely low frequency fields

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16186
World Health Organization, International Labour Organization, International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QT34 E96 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
World Health Organization
International Labour Organization
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxiv, 519 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
Environmental health criteria series 238
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Radiation Effects
Risk Assessment
Environmental Exposure
ISBN
978924572385
ISSN
0250-863X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QT34 E96 2007

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