Abstract
This chapter focuses on cancer prevention and control. Topics discussed include genetic polymorphisms and cancer susceptibility, breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility genes, colorectal cancer susceptibility genes, lung cancer genetic susceptibility, prostate cancer genetic susceptibility, and melanoma genetic susceptibility. Studies of genetic susceptibility to common cancers highlight the need for additional population-based molecular epidemiologic research to define better the contribution of genetic factors to cancer, and to examine interactions with environmental factors amenable to preventive interventions.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Genetics and Public Health in the 21st Century |
| Subtitle of host publication | Using Genetic Information to Improve Health and Prevent Disease |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780199864485 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780195128307 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 1 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cancer
- Cancer prevention
- Environmental factors
- Genetic susceptibility
- Public health
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
