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Advancing Progress in Cancer Prevention and Risk Reduction : Proceedings of a Workshop.
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ISBN: 0309702860 Year: 2024 Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press,

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This publication is a comprehensive account of a workshop focused on advancing progress in cancer prevention and risk reduction. Conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the workshop brought together experts to discuss strategies for decreasing cancer risks and improving preventative measures. It highlights key findings and discussions from the event, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among health organizations and research institutions. The proceedings aim to inform policy decisions and guide future research in cancer prevention. Intended for healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers, it seeks to enhance understanding and action in the field.


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Progress in Disaster Science
ISSN: 25900617

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The Cambridge handbook of disaster risk reduction and international law
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ISBN: 1108632831 1108564542 1108693199 1108474128 Year: 2019 Publisher: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press,

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The number, intensity, and impact of diverse forms of 'natural' and 'human-made' disasters are increasing. In response, the international community has shifted its primary focus away from disaster response to prevention and improved preparedness. The current globally agreed upon roadmap is the ambitious Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, central to which is the better understanding of disaster risk management and mitigation. Sendai also urges innovative implementation, especially multi-sectoral and multi-hazard coherence. Yet the law sector itself remains relatively under-developed, including a paucity of supporting 'DRR law' scholarship and minimal cross-sectoral engagement. Commonly, this is attributable to limited understanding by other sectors about law's dynamic potential as a tool of disaster risk mitigation, despite the availability of many risk-related norms across a broad spectrum of legal regimes. This unique, timely Handbook brings together global and multi-sector perspectives on one of the most pressing policy issues of our time.


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United States-Chile Binational Exchange for Volcanic Risk Reduction, 2015 : activities and benefits
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Year: 2017 Publisher: Reston, Virginia : U.S. Geological Survey,

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Towards (primary) prevention of childhood asthma in primary care : the PREVASC study
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Year: 2003 Publisher: Enschede Febodruk

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Sedentary behavior and health : concepts, assessments, and interventions
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ISBN: 9781450471282 1450471285 9781492595861 Year: 2017 Publisher: Champaign Human Kinetics

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From office jobs and long commutes to passive entertainment like television and video games, humans are sitting more than ever. Though lack of exercise has major health consequences, researchers are now examining the additional and widespread health risk of the simple act of sitting for extended periods. With research from leading scientists, Sedentary Behavior and Health: Concepts, Assessments, and Interventions presents evidence on sedentary behavior, its apparent health risks, and suggestions on measuring and altering this behavior. The highly respected international author team provides an interdisciplinary review of current research, examining scientific, public health, and broader social questions about the implications of sedentary behavior. These topics include humans' physiological predispositions, exacerbation of current health conditions like obesity and diabetes, and the design and ergonomics of offices and chairs. To examine the many facets of this developing area of study, Sedentary Behavior and Health is divided into five parts: "Sedentary Behavior Concepts and Context" reviews the physiology of sedentary behavior, investigating current habits from the perspectives of evolution, industrial engineering, and design; "Sedentary Behavior and Health" explores the relationship between sedentary behavior and several major chronic diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, and low-back pain; "Measuring and Analyzing Sedentary Behavior" explains research methods for understanding and measuring sedentary behavior in order to recognize patterns and design interventions; "Sedentary Behavior and Subpopulations" covers issues, risks, and behaviors in groups such as children, working adults, older adults, and minorities; "Changing Sedentary Behavior" provides methods and recommendations for improvement with environmental, social, community, worksite, and technology-based interventions. Included in this groundbreaking text are learning objectives, key concepts, and study questions to focus attention on key issues and reinforce concepts. Reviews of the literature in the field are presented, many with comparisons in table form, to provide the full scope of research. Sidebars throughout the text apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. Inactivity is mismatched with many aspects of humans' genetic makeup. While it is becoming the new norm, the consequences of this behavior are emerging as a public health threat. Sedentary Behavior and Health will serve as a key reference for the rapidly emerging research area of sedentary behavior.


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Risk Modeling for Hazards and Disasters.
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ISBN: 0128040939 0128040718 9780128040935 9780128040713 Year: 2017 Publisher: Saint Louis : Elsevier,


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Optimisation of disaster forecasting and prevention measures in the context of human and social dynamics
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ISBN: 1441616802 1607503905 6000014422 9781441616807 9781607503903 1586039482 9781586039486 9781586039486 Year: 2009 Publisher: Amsterdam, Netherlands Washington, DC IOS Press

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Addresses a wide range of disaster-management regimes. This book discusses monitoring and the assessment of health and environmental pollution risks, as well as the communication of these risks to the public. It focuses on risk assessment as part of national policies regarding protection of man and environment.

International Seminar on Nuclear War and Planetary Emergencies, 32nd session
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ISBN: 1281897361 9786611897369 9812701788 9789812701787 9812563857 9789812563859 Year: 2005 Publisher: Hackensack, N.J. World Scientific

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This volume contains the proceedings of the 32nd International Seminar on Nuclear War and Planetary Emergencies, which was attended by global leaders in their scientific fields, advisors to presidents, defence secretaries, and high-level diplomats. Readers are invited to participate in the fascinating debate on the wide range of subjects covered including migration, global warming, pollution, the cultural planetary emergency, AIDS and infectious diseases, water conflicts and energy. The proceedings have been selected for coverage in:. Index to Scientific & Technical Proceedings® (ISTP® / ISI


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Disaster risk reduction in Mexico : methodologies, case studies, and prospective views
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ISBN: 3030672956 3030672948 Year: 2021 Publisher: Cham, Switzerland : Springer,

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