The cancer epidemic as a social event
"Cancer has become such an epidemic that 41% of Canadian males and nearly 38% of Canadian females will develop some form of the disease, and 27% of males and 23% of females will die from it. While the medical profession and cancer research institutions attribute most of the cancer increase to...
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| Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
| Format: | TEXT |
| Language: | English |
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Ottawa
2004
Canadian Centre for Policy alternatives |
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| Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19137876124919550589-The-cancer-epidemic-as-a-socia.htm |
| Summary: | "Cancer has become such an epidemic that 41% of Canadian males and nearly 38% of Canadian females will develop some form of the disease, and 27% of males and 23% of females will die from it.
While the medical profession and cancer research institutions attribute most of the cancer increase to genetic and lifestyle factors, the authors of a new CCPA study assert that carcinogens in our air, water, food, and workplaces are significant causes of cancer. Economist Robert Chernomas and researcher Lissa Donner draw from reputable studies and findings to conclude that many cancers could be prevented if the cancer-causing chemicals were removed from our environment. ..." |
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| Physical Description: | 29 p. Digital |