Download or read book Environmentally Induced Disorders Sourcebook written by Allan R. Cook and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The state of the environment has become a key health issue. A broad range of illnesses are now being linked to environmental factors such as toxic wastes, cigarette smoke, acid rain, smog, and new chemical compounds. These disorders include cancers, reproductive disorders, birth defects, respiratory illnesses, immune system deficiencies, allergies and hypersensitivity disorders, nervous system abnormalities, and diseases of body organs including the kidney, liver, and intestine. This volume examines the cause and effect relationship between people, the environment, and health. It seeks to help the layperson identify environmental risks, explore controversial issues, and better understand the implications of current research initiatives.
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Download or read book Environmental Health Sourcebook 6th Ed written by James Chambers and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2021-12-01 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
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Download or read book Green Issues and Debates written by Howard S. Schiffman and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green Issues and Debates explores the multitude of threats to sustainable life on earth and the myriad of controversies surrounding potential solutions. The grayer shades of green are deeply examined, including such heady questions as: Is ethanol production from corn a recipe for famine? Does offshore drilling pose more of a risk to the environment than the problem it solves? Is "clean coal" a viable option or is it simply polluting the energy dilemma? Are genetically modified foods helpful or harmful? Well-respected scholars present more than 150 articles presented in A-to-Z format focusing on issues brought to the forefront by the green movement with carefully balanced pro and con viewpoints. A valuable tool for students of all facets of ecology, the environment, and sustainable development, the volume fully engages the reader, inspiring further debate within the classroom. Vivid photographs, searchable hyperlinks, numerous cross references, an extensive resource guide, and a clear, accessible writing style make the Green Society volumes ideal for the classroom as well as for research.
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Download or read book Cardiovascular Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook written by Sandra J. Judd and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 806 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic Consumer Health Information about Heart and Vascular Diseases and Disorders, Such as Angina, Heart Attacks, Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Valve Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Aneurysms, with Information about Managing Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Maintaining Heart Health, Medications and Procedures Used to Treat Cardiovascular Disorders, and Concerns of Special Significance to Women Along with Reports on Current Research Initiatives, a Glossary of Related Medical Terms, and a Directory of Sources for Further Help and Information.
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