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A high proportion of cancer occurs primarily in older persons, and incidence of the major cancers is greater. This, combined with the expansion of an aging America, is bound to have far reaching effects on the nation's healthcare industry. This title reviews various important implications of demographics and the cancer disease burden in the US.

The future of disability in America will depend on how well the US prepares for and manages the demographic, fiscal, and technological developments that will unfold. This work examines both progress and concerns about continuing barriers that limit the independence, productivity, and participation in community life of people with disabilities.

Focuses on millimeter-wavelength/terahertz imaging and spectroscopy technologies that offer promise in meeting aviation security requirements. This report provides a description of the basic operation of these imaging systems, an assessment of their component technologies, and an analysis of various system concepts.

Aims to find that technical approaches for making data available while limiting risk have potential, but none is adequate on its own or in combination. This book offers recommendations for education, training, research, and practice to researchers, professional societies, federal agencies, institutional review boards, and data stewards.

Presents modern scientific perspectives on the evolutionary origin and maintenance of complex phenotypes including various behaviors, anatomies, and physiologies. This book includes 14 papers presented by distinguished evolutionists at the colloquium.

Presents a review of Air Force fuel consumption patterns; an analysis of previous programs designed to replace aircraft engines; an examination of proposed engine modifications; an assessment of the potential impact of alternative fuels and engine science and technology programs, and an analysis of costs and funding requirements.

Assessment of the NIOSH Head-and-Face Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Respirator Users

Offers advice on the issue of assessing rates of progress in different scientific fields. This book considers knowledge about how science makes progress and examines decision-making strategies for addressing various science policy concerns. It identifies principles for setting priorities and recommendations for context of research on aging.

Given the growing importance of cyberspace to various aspects of national life, a secure cyberspace is vitally important to the nation, but cyberspace is far from secure. This title offers a strategy for research aimed at countering cyber attacks. It also explores the nature of online threats.

Software for Dependable Systems: Sufficient Evidence?

Presents a comprehensive and multidisciplinary examination of privacy in the information age. This book focuses on 3 components affecting notions, perceptions, and expectations of privacy: technological change, societal shifts, and circumstantial discontinuities.

Food choices and eating habits are learned from many sources. The school environment plays a significant role in teaching and modeling health behaviors. This title offers both reviews and recommendations about appropriate nutrition standards and guidance for the sale, content, and consumption of foods and beverages at school.

Identifies various steps for LMCs and their partners to begin to reduce the cancer burden. This book helps in developing and increasing capacity for cancer screening and treatment of highly curable cancers (including childhood malignancies). It discusses ways to make inexpensive oral morphine available to those who die from cancer.

Explores the importance of animal genetic diversity and presents a blueprint for national and international efforts to conserve animal genetic resources. This volume also evaluates genetic techniques useful in conservation programs and provides specific recommendations for establishing data bases and conducting research.

Scientists nationwide are showing greater interest in contributing to the reform of science education, yet many do not know how to begin. Based on information from over 180 professional development programs for science teachers, this volume addresses what kinds of activities work and why.

Examines the data on early childhood experience, on differences in educational opportunity, and on referral and placement. This book also considers whether disproportionate representation should be considered a problem. This is a useful resource to educators throughout the nation, as well as to policy makers at various levels.

Focuses on what is known about the psychological needs of primates and makes suggestions for assessing and promoting their well-being. This volume examines the elements of an effective care program and provides a helpful checklist for designing a plan for promoting psychological well-being.

Assessing the Medical Risks of Human Oocyte Donation for Stem Cell Research

"Rpt. no. 2, Reviews of research programs of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health"--T.p. verso.