Environmental determinants of human health. ([2016])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jozef M. Pacyna, Elisabeth G. Pacyna, editors.
• Editors: Pacyna, Jozef M, 1949-; Pacyna, Elisabeth G
• Contents: Preface; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: Sources and Fluxes of Harmful Metals; 1.1 Metals as Harmful Pollutants; 1.2 Emissions of Metals; 1.2.1 Natural Sources of Metals; 1.2.2 Anthropogenic Sources of Metals; 1.2.2.1 Atmospheric Emissions; Aquatic Emissions; Discharges into Soils; 1.2.2.2 Global Emission of Metals to the Environment; 1.3 Biogeochemical Cycling of Metals on Global Scale; 1.4 Regional Scale Flows of Metals; 1.5 Local Scale Flows of Metals; 1.6 Measures to Reduce Anthropogenic Emissions of Metals; 1.6.1 Technological Measures; 1.6.2 Non-technological Measures 1.7 Decision Support System (DSS) for Metal Emission Control1.8 Final Remarks; References; Chapter 2: Exposure to Environmental Hazards and Effects on Chronic Disease; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Cardiovascular Disease and Asthma; 2.2.1 Cardiovascular Disease; 2.2.2 Asthma; 2.2.3 Common Exposures and Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease and Asthma; 2.2.3.1 Air Pollution; 2.2.3.2 Noise; 2.2.3.3 Metals; 2.2.3.4 Arsenic; 2.2.3.5 Diet and Physical Activity; 2.2.3.6 Phthalates; 2.2.3.7 Cleaning Products; 2.2.3.8 Dampness and Mould; 2.2.3.9 Allergens; 2.2.3.10 Other Exposure Factors; 2.3 Conclusion 3.4.1 Neurological Effects3.4.1.1 Mercury; 3.4.1.2 Lead and Mixed Metal Exposures; 3.4.1.3 Persistent Organic Pollutants; 3.4.1.4 Immunological Effects; 3.4.1.5 Reproductive Effects; 3.4.2 Cardiovascular Effects; 3.4.2.1 Mercury; 3.4.2.2 Endocrine Effects; 3.4.2.3 Impact on the Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis; 3.4.2.4 Impact on the Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis; 3.4.2.5 Persistent Organic Pollutants and Type 2 Diabetes; 3.4.2.6 Carcinogenic Effects; 3.4.2.7 Lung Cancer; 3.4.2.8 Breast Cancer; 3.4.2.9 Ovarian Cancer and Prostate Cancer; 3.4.2.10 Pancreatic Cancer 3.4.2.11 Genetic Polymorphisms and Contaminants in the Arctic3.4.2.12 Genetics in Relation to Lifestyle Factors in Arctic Populations; 3.4.2.13 Epigenetics; 3.4.2.14 Genetic Predisposition and Methylmercury Neurotoxicity; 3.4.2.15 Effect Modifiers; 3.5 The Challenge of Climate Change; 3.5.1 Combined Effects of Climate Warming, Anthropogenic Contaminants and Zoonotic Disease; 3.6 Final Remarks; References; Chapter 4: Effects of Pollutant Exposure on Human Health as Studied with Selected EU Projects; 4.1 Approaches to Describe Risks for Human Health; 4.2 Research Projects of European Community
• Publisher Details: Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Copyright Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiv, 270 pages)
• Subjects: 613.1; Medicine; Environmental degradation -- Health aspects; Environmental health; Pollution -- Health aspects; HEALTH & FITNESS / Healthy Living; HEALTH & FITNESS / Holism; HEALTH & FITNESS / Reference; MEDICAL / Preventive Medicine; Environmental degradation -- Health aspects; Environmental health; Pollution -- Health aspects; Medical -- Public Health; Environmental medicine; Public health & preventive medicine; Toxicology; Environmental Medicine; Medical -- Pharmacology; Pharmacology; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319431420; 3319431420
• Related ISBNs: 9783319431406; 3319431404
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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