risk factors

An introduction to breast cancer that explains what it is and what causes it, and describes diagnosis, treatment options, and what it is like to live with the disease.

Examines the controversy surrounding mammography, discussing how valid the screenings are, who should be screened, how frequently screenings should be done, and whether or not women should even be screened.

"Provides an up to date overview of the current state of the art and science of understanding and predicting suicide....A unique collection of literature reviews and discussions...The chapters describe many different approaches which may help improve our understanding of the processes leading to suicide, and may be useful in developing strategies for effective suicide prevention." --Newslink.

Examines the biology of cancer, focusing on prevention, explaining how specific lifestyle changes, including quitting smoking, avoiding excess sun exposure, and eating a nutritious diet, can prevent some of the deadliest forms of the disease. Includes a glossary and resources for further research.

Contains twelve essays that describe issues in vaccination, including their effectiveness, contamination, decisions by parents about vaccinating their children, and development of new vaccines.