Epidemiology, causes, and prevention of skin diseases /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
edited by J.J. Grob [and others].
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Cambridge, Mass., USA :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Blackwell Science,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
1997.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xii, 370 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
35 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
1. Introduction to Epidemiology and Prevention in Dermatology / J.J. Grob, R. Sambuc and J. Gouvernet -- 2. Epidemiological Bases for Dermatologists / P. Autier and H. Sancho-Garnier -- 3. Prevention. Advantages and Limitations of Screening / J.L. San Marco. Some Economists' Thoughts About Prevention of Skin Cancer / J.-P. Moatti and M.-L. Bouscary -- 4. Evaluation of Quality of Life in Dermatology: Application to Psoriasis / A.Y. Finlay -- 5. Epidemiology and the Study of Genetic Diseases / J.-D. Fine -- 6. Descriptive Epidemiology of Skin Cancers / B.K. Armstrong -- 7. Sun Exposure and Skin Cancers. Melanoma and Sun Exposure / J.M. Elwood. The Role of Different Types of Sun Exposure in the Aetiology of Cutaneous Melanoma / J.M. Elwood and J. Jopson. Melanoma: Childhood or Lifelong Sun Exposure / B.K. Armstrong. Melanoma: Site-Specific or Systemic Effect of Sun Exposure? / M.A. Weinstock. Sun Exposure and Non-Melanocytic Skin Cancer / R.P. Gallagher.