| Description |
xvi, 667 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Health reference series |
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Health reference series.
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| Contents |
Your environment and your health -- Health risk assessment: determining whether environmental substances pose a risk to human health -- Environmental hazards for children -- Environmental hazards for pregnant women -- Environmental hazards for the elderly -- Racial disparities in exposure to environmental hazards -- Human health problems with environmental causes -- Chemical sensitivity (multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome) -- Cancer and environmental concerns -- Respiratory problems with environmental triggers -- Viruses spread through hazards in the environment -- Reproductive issues and the environment -- The link between autism and the environment -- Air pollution -- Climate change and extreme heat -- Noise pollution -- Ultraviolet (UV) light -- Drinking water -- Swimming water -- Harmful algae blooms (red tides) -- Soil contamination -- Bioterrorism and Chemical emergencies -- The importance of indoor air quality -- Harmful agents in indoor air -- Mold -- Asbestos -- Lead paint -- Volatile Organic compounds (VOCS) -- Radiation exposure from microwaves and cell phones -- Electric and magnetic field (EMF) exposure -- Food safety -- Food allergies and intolerance -- Common chemical contaminants in the food supply -- Contaminants in fish and shellfish -- Antibiotics and hormones in diary and meat -- Food additives -- Foodborne illnesses -- Foodborne viruses -- Acrylamide from high-temperature cooking -- Aflatoxins -- Perchlorate -- Consumer beverages -- Technologically alternated foods -- Teflon (perfluorochemicals, or PFCs) -- Insect repellent -- Antibacterial soap (Triclosan) -- Plastics -- Contaminants in consumer products -- Fragrance additives -- Beauty products -- X-rays |
| Summary |
"Provides basic consumer health information about the health effects of environmental hazards and diseases linked to environmental causes, with facts about the impact on specific populations. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Environmental health.
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Environmentally induced diseases.
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Environmental toxicology.
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| Author |
Larsen, Laura.
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| LC no. |
2009044771 |
| ISBN |
9780780810785 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0780810783 hardcover alkaline paper |
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