J M Elwood

Summary

Affiliation: University of Otago
Country: New Zealand

Publications

  1. ncbi Melanoma and sun exposure: an overview of published studies
    J M Elwood
    Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, New Zealand
    Int J Cancer 73:198-203. 1997
  2. ncbi A critical review of epidemiologic studies of radiofrequency exposure and human cancers
    J M Elwood
    Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
    Environ Health Perspect 107:155-68. 1999
  3. ncbi Public health aspects of breast cancer gene testing in Canada. Part 1: risks and interventions
    J M Elwood
    Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
    Chronic Dis Can 20:3-13. 1999
  4. ncbi Public health aspects of breast cancer gene testing in Canada. Part 2: selection for and effects of testing
    J M Elwood
    Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
    Chronic Dis Can 20:14-20. 1999
  5. ncbi Public health aspects of breast cancer gene testing in Canada. Part 3: A model of potential need and demand
    J M Elwood
    Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
    Chronic Dis Can 20:21-5. 1999

Detail Information

Publications5

  1. ncbi Melanoma and sun exposure: an overview of published studies
    J M Elwood
    Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, New Zealand
    Int J Cancer 73:198-203. 1997
    ..The mechanisms by which intermittent exposure increases risk, while other patterns of exposure do not, remain to be elucidated...
  2. ncbi A critical review of epidemiologic studies of radiofrequency exposure and human cancers
    J M Elwood
    Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
    Environ Health Perspect 107:155-68. 1999
    ..In some studies there may be biases in the data used..
  3. ncbi Public health aspects of breast cancer gene testing in Canada. Part 1: risks and interventions
    J M Elwood
    Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
    Chronic Dis Can 20:3-13. 1999
    ..The limitations of genetic testing, and particularly of intervention strategies, deserve close scrutiny...
  4. ncbi Public health aspects of breast cancer gene testing in Canada. Part 2: selection for and effects of testing
    J M Elwood
    Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
    Chronic Dis Can 20:14-20. 1999
    ..The impact of publicity concerning genetic testing on perceptions of risk and on psychological disturbance, and the subsequent impact of counselling and intervention, require further assessment...
  5. ncbi Public health aspects of breast cancer gene testing in Canada. Part 3: A model of potential need and demand
    J M Elwood
    Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
    Chronic Dis Can 20:21-5. 1999
    ..The value of integrated routine data on referral criteria, demand and clinical service load is considerable. Attention needs to be paid to referral at primary care and general specialist levels as well as to expert centres...