Public health & preventive medicine
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Public health & preventive medicine
Paperback. This book explores the consequences of the impact of the EU rules for the internal market, including the proposed Directive on patients' rights, competition on national health care systems, and related areas. Editor(s): Gronden, Johan Willem van de; Szyszczak, Erika; Neergaard, Ulla B.; Krajewski, Markus. Series: Legal Issues of Services of General Interest. Num Pages: 506 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LB; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 778.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- T.M.C. Asser Press Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789067048323
- ISBN
- 9789067048323
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 131.57
€ 131.57
The Impact of Climate Change and Bioenergy on Nutrition
. Ed(S): Cohen, Marc J.; Tirado, M. Cristina;...
Hardback. This book examines the links between current environmental issues and food and nutrition security. It provides a unique collection of nutrition statistics, climate change projections, biofuel scenarios and food security information. Editor(s): Cohen, Marc J.; Tirado, M. Cristina; Aberman, Noora-Lisa; Thompson, Brian; Meerman, Janice. Num Pages: 120 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; RNPG; TVF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 242 x 12. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400701090
- ISBN
- 9789400701090
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.99
€ 118.99
Hardback. Examining overlapping aspects of genomics, obesity and (non-) medical ethics, and discussing the implications of genomics for obesity from an ethical perspective makes this volume unique. It offers constructive suggestions on how to tackle the issues arising. Editor(s): Korthals, Michiel. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 255 pages, 12 black & white tables, 3 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBN; MFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400701267
- ISBN
- 9789400701267
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.48
€ 120.48
Technical Challenges of Multipollutant Air Quality Management
. Ed(S): Hidy, George M.; Brook, Jeffrey R.; ...
Hardback. This book assesses the factors involved in implementing a risk-based approach to air quality management that includes means for measuring the effectiveness of decisions, and outlines the technical developments needed to achieve emission reduction decisions. Editor(s): Hidy, George M.; Brook, Jeffrey R.; Demerjian, Kenneth L.; Molina, Luisa T.; Pennell, William T.; Scheffe, Richard D. Num Pages: 553 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; MBNS; PSAF; RNPG; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 201 x 28. Weight in Grams: 984.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 553
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400703032
- ISBN
- 9789400703032
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 216.47
€ 216.47
hardcover. Disturbances in the gut flora can be precursors to the development of intestinal disorders ranging from diarrhoea to irritable bowel syndrome and colorectal cancer. This volume explores the potential of 'probiotics' in restoring the balance of microbiota. Editor(s): Malago, J.J.; Koninkx, J.F.J.G.; Marinsek-Logar, R. Num Pages: 476 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCM; MJH; PSGD; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 33. Weight in Grams: 846.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 476
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400703858
- ISBN
- 9789400703858
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.22
€ 241.22
Hardback. The case studies in this book are 'best-practice' community quality-of-life indicator systems implemented in various communities throughout the world. They take the reader from the initial planning stages through to the application of the data collected. Editor(s): Sirgy, Joseph; Phillips, Rhonda; Rahtz, Don. Series: Community Quality-of Life Indicators. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; MBNH; RGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400705340
- ISBN
- 9789400705340
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.26
€ 126.26
Changing Landscape of Academic Women's Health Care in the United State...
. Ed(S): Rayburn, William F.; Schulkin, Jay
Hardback. Reflecting the anticipated shortage of physicians (especially those involved in women's health care) in the USA, this volume focuses on strategic planning, with material on changing demographics, the hidden value of part-time faculty, and staff retention. Editor(s): Rayburn, William F.; Schulkin, Jay. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNK; JNRV; MBN; MJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400709300
- ISBN
- 9789400709300
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.40
€ 181.40
Hardback. Spanning the disciplines of epidemiology, gerontology, and demography, this comprehensive book addresses theoretical and applied issues in health and aging, links methods and findings, and focuses on the elderly in context of the entire human life cycle. Num Pages: 985 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHBD; MBNS; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1572.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 985
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400713147
- ISBN
- 9789400713147
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 353.43
€ 353.43
Hardback. Describing research and practice from diverse fields of positive psychology, and covering topics such as motivation, happiness and academic performance, this book assembles contributions from around the world and especially from Europe's growing cohort. Editor(s): Brdar, Ingrid. Num Pages: 271 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMH; MBNH9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400713741
- ISBN
- 9789400713741
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.42
€ 120.42
Hardback. This volume presents the precursors of adult heart disease, hypertension and type II diabetes in childhood. The text describes trajectories of cardio-metabolic risk variables, and provides a rationale for the need to begin prevention very early in life. Editor(s): Berenson, Gerald S. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MBN; MFG; MJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400714502
- ISBN
- 9789400714502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.73
€ 181.73
Hardback. Written by preeminent experts in the field, this book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of indoor tanning, the reasons for its popularity, its risks including skin cancers, and the public health context surrounding the behavior. Editor(s): Heckman, Carolyn J.; Manne, Sharon L. Num Pages: 202 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MBNH9; MJCL; MJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400720473
- ISBN
- 9789400720473
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.61
€ 181.61
Hardback. Rethinking Social Epidemiology provides an expanded vision of social epidemiology as a science of change, addressing key questions about the causes of social inequalities in health and the implementation of interventions to alleviate conditions of marginalization and poverty. Editor(s): O'Campo, Patricia; Dunn, James R. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 161 x 26. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400721371
- ISBN
- 9789400721371
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.93
€ 182.93
Hardback. Focuses on the field of nutritional epidemiology of breast cancer. This book presents a review on the epidemiological studies on nutrition and breast cancer carried out in Uruguay between 1994 and 2011, which allowed exploring and identifying the main risk and protective factors for the disease in this high-risk country. Num Pages: 244 pages, 33 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSU; 3JJPR; 3JMC; MBNH3; MBNS; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400723962
- ISBN
- 9789400723962
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 212.86
€ 212.86
National Security and Human Health Implications of Climate Change
. Ed(S): Fernando, Harindra; Klaic, Zvjezdana...
Hardback. Climate change has been identified as one of the greatest threats to humanity of all times. This title is based on a NATO Advanced Research Workshop held during April 28-30, 2011 in Dubrovnik, Croatia, sponsored by the NATO Science for Peace and Security Program. Editor(s): Fernando, Harindra; Klaic, Zvjezdana; McCulley, Jennifer L. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 384 pages, 118 black & white illustrations, 9 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH2; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400724297
- ISBN
- 9789400724297
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.78
€ 234.78
Reproductive Health and Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults
. Ed(S): Quinn, Gwendolyn P.; Vadaparampil, S...
Hardback. This fast-moving field is witnessing a rise in the number of cancer survivors. This book addresses their quality-of-life needs as well as covering a broad array of reproductive health issues, with each chapter written by a recognized expert in the field. Editor(s): Quinn, Gwendolyn P.; Vadaparampil, Susan T. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 220 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MFKC; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 645.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400724914
- ISBN
- 9789400724914
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.60
€ 182.60
Hardback. Opening with basic concepts of epigenetic epidemiology, this book covers study design and interpretation challenges, the influence of environmental factors in shaping the epigenome, epigenetic epidemiology of cancer, asthma, autism, obesity, diabetes and more. Editor(s): Michels, Karin B. Num Pages: 448 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 909.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400724945
- ISBN
- 9789400724945
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.19
€ 184.19
Paperback. Includes papers that span a suite of climate change repercussions, paying particular attention to national security and human health aspects. This title is based on a NATO Advanced Research Workshop held during April 28-30, 2011 in Dubrovnik, Croatia, sponsored by the NATO Science for Peace and Security Program. Editor(s): Fernando, Harindra; Klaic, Zvjezdana; McCulley, Jennifer L. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 384 pages, 118 black & white illustrations, 9 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH2; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400725003
- ISBN
- 9789400725003
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 233.35
€ 233.35
Paperback. Negotiating Public Health in a Globalized World provides health policy-makers with practical information and tools for negotiation, to help them create better international health agreements and programs. Series: SpringerBriefs in Public Health. Num Pages: 186 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP; MMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400727793
- ISBN
- 9789400727793
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.82
€ 72.82
Hardback. Covering decades of research in chemoprevention of cancer, this book reviews current knowledge of the impact of nutrition and diet in cancer prevention and therapy. Discusses nutrigenetics, nutritional epigenomics, nutritional transcriptomics and metabolomics. Editor(s): Shankar, Sharmila; Srivastava, Rakesh. Num Pages: 644 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 242 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1016.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 644
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400729223
- ISBN
- 9789400729223
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 237.45
€ 237.45
Hardcover. This text explores quality of life issues among chronically ill or disabled people from across the globe. It considers the lived experience and subjective well being of these people and also addresses the challenges of psychometric measurement and comparison. Editor(s): Manderson, Lenore; Warren, Narelle. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFG; MBNH9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400730175
- ISBN
- 9789400730175
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.66
€ 119.66