The book "Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention" by David Schottenfeld is a comprehensive review of cancer epidemiology and prevention, covering general descriptive epidemiology, aetiological agents, specific tissues, and the prevention of disability. The text is divided into four main sections, each dealing with different aspects of cancer epidemiology. Each of the 22 chapters is authored by different contributors, adding variety but also leading to some inconsistencies and omissions. Key topics include radiation, tobacco, sunlight, dietary factors, and specific cancers such as leukemia and Hodgkin’s disease. However, the book lacks detailed discussions on specific screening techniques and the economic costs of cancer, which are often limited to USA data. Additionally, the importance of morbidity recording and cancer registries is not adequately addressed, and the section on disability prevention is more focused on patient management rather than epidemiological prevention. Overall, while the book provides valuable insights, it could benefit from more detailed and balanced coverage of certain topics.The book "Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention" by David Schottenfeld is a comprehensive review of cancer epidemiology and prevention, covering general descriptive epidemiology, aetiological agents, specific tissues, and the prevention of disability. The text is divided into four main sections, each dealing with different aspects of cancer epidemiology. Each of the 22 chapters is authored by different contributors, adding variety but also leading to some inconsistencies and omissions. Key topics include radiation, tobacco, sunlight, dietary factors, and specific cancers such as leukemia and Hodgkin’s disease. However, the book lacks detailed discussions on specific screening techniques and the economic costs of cancer, which are often limited to USA data. Additionally, the importance of morbidity recording and cancer registries is not adequately addressed, and the section on disability prevention is more focused on patient management rather than epidemiological prevention. Overall, while the book provides valuable insights, it could benefit from more detailed and balanced coverage of certain topics.