This volume investigates the chemical occurrence, environmental distribution, and carcinogenic potential of N-nitroso compounds in biological systems. Edited by H. Bartsch and colleagues, the text compiles research from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to evaluate how these compounds interact with human physiology. The authors utilize epidemiological data and laboratory studies to establish a framework for understanding the risks associated with nitrosamine exposure in food, tobacco, and industrial environments.

Experts recognize this publication as a foundational technical reference for toxicologists and cancer researchers studying chemical carcinogenesis. Readers frequently note the high density of the data and the rigorous scientific methodology presented throughout the chapters.