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Patient as agent of health and health care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120397
Sullivan, Mark D. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; Introduction: patient-centered health : who, what, and how? -- Patient-centered care or patient-centered health? -- Respecting and promoting patient autonomy in research, end-of-life care, and chronic illness care -- Escaping the autonomy vs objectivity trap by re-personalizing …
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Author
Sullivan, Mark D.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2017
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Patient Participation
Patient-centered care - methods
Personal Autonomy
Bioethics
Chronic Disease - psychology
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Introduction: patient-centered health : who, what, and how? -- Patient-centered care or patient-centered health? -- Respecting and promoting patient autonomy in research, end-of-life care, and chronic illness care -- Escaping the autonomy vs objectivity trap by re-personalizing the clinical problem -- Health-related quality of life as a goal for clinical care -- Health as the capacity for action -- On the role of health behavior in 21st Century health -- Repersonalizing health behavior as therapeutic action : advancing from activated patient to autonomous patient -- Finding health between personal and disease processes -- Seeking the roots of health and action in biological autonomy -- Make the patient into the true customer for health care -- Patient-centered health is produced by patients.
ISBN
9780195386585
9780190651350
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This EBSCO title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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https://login.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1440191
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Finding freedom in illness : a guide to cultivating deep well-being through mindfulness and self-compassion

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122365
Boulder, CO: Shambala Publications, Inc. , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 F363 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
ix, 222 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Mind Body Therapies
Chronic Disease - therapy
Compassion
Mindfulness
Meditation
Buddhism
Popular Work
ISBN
9781611802634
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 F363 2016

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Older adults : understanding and facilitating transitions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21251
Lane, Annette M, Hirst, Sandra P, Reed, Marlette B. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing Company , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WT100 L265 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Lane, Annette M
Hirst, Sandra P
Reed, Marlette B
Place of Publication
Dubuque, IA
Publisher
Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
viii, 275 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Geriatrics
Aged
Health Services for the Aged
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Chronic Disease
Family
ISBN
9781465221650
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT100 L265 2013

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Happiness in a storm : facing illness and embracing life as a healthy survivor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14405
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: W.W. Norton , 2005. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H295h 2005
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Happiness
Sick - psychology
Chronic Disease - psychology
Social Support
Sick Role - psychology
Survivors - psychology
ISBN
0393060802 (hardcover)
9780393329056 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H295h 2005

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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How to of patient education

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123089
Belton, Anne. [Calgary, AB]: Anne Belton , 2017. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 B453 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"This book is intended to be an easy-to-use resource to help health care professionals improve their approach when teaching people to manage chronic disease. It is evident in the industry that many believe they merely have to tell a patient what to do and it will be done. This book will give nurses…
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Alternate Title
How to of patient education : a manual and workbook
Author
Belton, Anne
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
[Calgary, AB]
Publisher
Anne Belton
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
v, 170 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Patient Education as Topic
Health Education - methods
Chronic Disease
Treatment Adherence and Compliance
Medication Adherence
Abstract
"This book is intended to be an easy-to-use resource to help health care professionals improve their approach when teaching people to manage chronic disease. It is evident in the industry that many believe they merely have to tell a patient what to do and it will be done. This book will give nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and other health care professionals an insight into the expanded role of teaching and helping people make behaviour changes in the face of chronic illness." - Back cover
ISBN
9781987857979
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA590 B453 2017

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Epidemiology of chronic disease : global perspectives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21828
Harris, Randall E. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA900.1 H315e 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Harris, Randall E
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xx, 723 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Chronic Disease - epidemiology
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Global Health - statistics & numerical data
Epidemiologic Methods
Statistics
ISBN
9781449653286
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA900.1 H315e 2013

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Living with it daily : meditations for people with chronic pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17786
Nielsen, Patricia D. New York, NY: Dell Publishing , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 N54 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Nielsen, Patricia D
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Dell Publishing
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
16 cm.
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Chronic Disease
Meditation
Mind-Body Therapies
Spirituality
Mental Healing
Popular Work
ISBN
978044050556
0440505550
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL700 N54 1994

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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The ultimate guide to sex and disability: for all of us who live with disabilities, chronic pain and illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121477
Kaufman, Miriam, Silverberg, Cory, Odette, Fran. San Francisco, CA: Cleis Press , 2007. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM620 K21 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability is the first complete sex guide for people who live with disabilities, pain, illness, or chronic conditions. Useful for absolutely everyone, regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation, the book addresses a wide range of disabilities - from chronic fati…
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Author
Kaufman, Miriam
Silverberg, Cory
Odette, Fran
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Cleis Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 345 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Sexuality
Sexual Behavior
Disabled Persons - psychology
Chronic Disease - psychology
Chronic Pain - psychology
Sex Education
Abstract
The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability is the first complete sex guide for people who live with disabilities, pain, illness, or chronic conditions. Useful for absolutely everyone, regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation, the book addresses a wide range of disabilities - from chronic fatigue, back pain, and asthma to spinal cord injury, hearing and visual impairment, multiple sclerosis, and more.
ISBN
9781573443043
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM620 K21 2007

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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BC Generations Project

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18161
BC Generations Project. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Generations Project , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
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  1 read online  
Alternate Title
BC Healthbank
Corporate Author
BC Generations Project
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Generations Project
Publication Date
2009?
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Biomedical Research
Epidemiology
Epidemiologic Studies
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bcgenerationsproject.ca/
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Your invitation to participate

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19867
BC Generations Project, BC Cancer Agency, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Generations Project , 2010. version 1.1.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Your invitation to participate (Version 1.1 March 1, 2010)
Corporate Author
BC Generations Project
BC Cancer Agency
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Edition
version 1.1
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Generations Project
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Biomedical Research
Epidemiology
Epidemiologic Studies
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Pamphlet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
Read Online
https://www.bcgenerationsproject.ca/

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Your invitation to participate

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19868
BC Generations Project, BC Cancer Agency, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Generations Project , 2010. version 1.2.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Your invitation to participate (Version 1.2 August 20, 2010)
Corporate Author
BC Generations Project
BC Cancer Agency
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Edition
version 1.2
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Generations Project
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Biomedical Research
Epidemiology
Epidemiologic Studies
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Pamphlet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
Read Online
https://www.bcgenerationsproject.ca/

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Your invitation to participate

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20019
BC Generations Project, BC Cancer Agency, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Generations Project , 2011. version 1.4.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Your invitation to participate (Version 1.4 April 27, 2011)
Corporate Author
BC Generations Project
BC Cancer Agency
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Edition
version 1.4
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Generations Project
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Biomedical Research
Epidemiology
Epidemiologic Studies
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Pamphlet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
Read Online
https://www.bcgenerationsproject.ca/

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VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Community-based prevention : reducing the risk of cancer and chronic disease

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21030
McLean, David, Lamont, Sonia. [Toronto, ON]: University of Toronto Press , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C734m 2013
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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Author
McLean, David
Lamont, Sonia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
viii, 224 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Community Health Services
Preventive Health Services
Health Promotion
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781442645301
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Call Number
QZ200 C734m 2013

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Your invitation to participate

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18202
BC Generations Project, BC Cancer Agency, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Vancouver, BC?]: , 2009. version 1.0.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Generations Project
BC Cancer Agency
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Edition
version 1.0
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Biomedical Research
Epidemiology
Epidemiologic Studies
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bcgenerationsproject.ca

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VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Quiet your mind and get to sleep : solutions to insomnia for those with depression, anxiety, or chronic pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18208
Carney, Colleen E, Manber, Rachel. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM188 C289 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Carney, Colleen E
Manber, Rachel
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
x, 169 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
New Harbinger self-help workbook
Subjects
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
Depression - complications
Anxiety - complications
Chronic Disease - psychology
Pain - complications
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002097)
ISBN
9781572246270
572246278
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM188 C289 2009
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Chronic pain management : guidelines for multidisciplinary program development

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15915
New York, NY: Informa Healthcare , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL700 C558s 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Schatman, Michael E
Campbell, Alexandra
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Informa Healthcare
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 284 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Pain management series 3
Subjects
Pain - therapy
Chronic Disease
Combined Modality Therapy
Pain - rehabilitation
Pain Clinics - organization & administration
Patient Care Team
ISBN
9781420045123
1420045121
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 C558s 2007

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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
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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

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and others

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15950
Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2006. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT500 L785 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Editor
Lorig, Kate
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Bull Publishing Company
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
vii, 382 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Chronic Disease
Medicine
Heart Diseases
Self Care
Exercise
Communication
Problem Solving
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
9781933503011
1933503017
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WT500 L785 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Nutritional health : strategies for disease and prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15081
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press Inc , 2006. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB400 F935 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Editor
Temple, Norman J
Wilson, Ted
Jacobs, David R
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Publisher
Humana Press Inc
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xviii, 465 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Series
Nutrition and health
Subjects
Nutrition
Chronic Disease
Diabetes Mellitus - prevention & control
Heart Diseases - prevention & control
Hypertension - prevention & control
Neoplasms - prevention & control
ISBN
9781588294548
1588294544 (alk. paper)
159259980X (eISBN)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WB400 F935 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Life and breath : respiratory disease in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16173
Public Health Agency of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Public Health Agency of Canada , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Public Health Agency of Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Public Health Agency of Canada
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Asthma
Smoking
Air Pollution
Occupational Diseases
Chronic Disease
Mesothelioma
Tuberculosis
Lung Transplantation
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Statistics - Canada
ISBN
9780662470601
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
URL leads to Executive Summary
Read Online
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/2007/lbrdc-vsmrc/index-eng.php
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