The Epidemiology of Neuroblastoma -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Neuroblastoma: An Enigmatic Cancer -- Part I - Descriptive Epidemiology -- 2. Incidence of Neuroblastoma -- 2.1. Incidence of Neuroblastoma by Large Area -- 2.2. Incidence Rates by Gender and Geographic Area -- 2.3. Incidence Time Trends -- 3. Survival -- Part II - Analytical Epidemiology -- 4. What Causes Neuroblastoma? -- 5. Maternal Characteristics and Exposures during Pregnancy -- 5.1. Maternal and Perinatal Characteristics -- 5.2. Medications during Pregnancy -- 5.3. Maternal Diseases and Pregnancy Complications -- 5.4. Maternal Lifestyle-Related Exposures During Pregnancy -- 6. Newborn Characteristics and Birth Defects -- 6.1. Newborn Characteristics -- 6.2. Congenital Malformations -- 6.3. Other Newborn Diseases -- 7. Parental Exposures before Pregnancy -- 7.1. Occupational Exposures -- 7.2. Other Parental Exposures -- 8. Postnatal Exposures -- 8.1. Pesticides -- 8.2. Other Exposures after Birth -- 9. Genetic Factors and Associated Diseases -- 9.1. Genetic Factors -- 9.2. Associated Diseases -- 10. Preventive Factors -- 10.1. Breastfeeding and Day Care Attendance -- 10.2. Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation -- 10.3. Other Protective Factors -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Untitled.