This compilation identifies and critically reviews current knowledge on human exposure to over 20 selected environmental toxicants and examines the effects of such exposures on human health. Each chemical agent covered is of current concern, and is presented by an expert in that particular field. These include benzene, diesel exhaust, dioxin, environmental tobacco smoke, electromagnetic radiation, ozone and radon. This reference provides a current knowledge base for making decisions on risk avoidance and risk assessment for individuals and populations. Moreover, it informs decision makers in industry about the potential impacts of their plant operations and products on public health. This book should be of interest to public health officials; environmental toxicologists; industrial safety managers and hygienists; and epidemiologists.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Illustrationen
100 illustrations and tables
Maße
Höhe: 250 mm
Breite: 170 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-471-28412-3 (9780471284123)
Copyright in bibliographic data is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or its licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Introduction and background. Asbestos and other mineral fibers. Health effects of carbon monoxide. Diesel exhaust. Dioxins and related compounds. Toxicology of drinking water disinfection. Environmental tobacco smoke. Food constituents and contaminants. Formaldehyde and other aldehydes. Indoor bioaerosol contaminants. Lead and compounds. Microwaves and electromagnetic fields. Nitrogen oxides. Nuclear fuel cycle: potential for radiation exposure. Ozone. Radon and daughters. Sulfur oxides - acidic aerosols and SO2. Trace elements - A, As, Cd, Cr, Hg, Ni. Volatile organic compounds and the sick building syndrome. Perspectives on individual and community risks. A clinical perspective on respiratory toxicology. Industrial perspectives - translating the knowledge base into corporate policies, programs, practices for health protection.
