Essentials of Environmental Health (Essential Public Health) by Friis, Robert H. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents The Essential Public Health Series Prologue Preface Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction Abbreviations Part I Background of the Field

Chapter 1 Introduction: The Environment at Risk

Learning Objectives Introduction Significance of the Environment for Human Health Population and the Environment Definitions Used in the Environmental Health Field Historical Background Careers in the Environmental Health Field Conclusion and Overview of the Text Study Questions and Exercises References

Chapter 2 Environmental Epidemiology

Learning Objectives Introduction Definition of Environmental Epidemiology Contributions of Epidemiology to Environmental Health Brief History of Environmental Epidemiology Strategies of Environmental Epidemiology Causality in Epidemiologic Studies Bias in Environmental Epidemiologic Studies Limitations and Deficiencies of Environmental Epidemiology Conclusion Study Questions and Exercises References

Chapter 3 Environmental Toxicology

Learning Objectives Introduction Description of Toxicology Terminology Used in the Field of Toxicology The Concept of a Dose and Related Terms Factors That Affect Responses to a Toxic Chemical Links Between Toxicology and Risk Assessment Conclusion Study Questions and Exercises References

Chapter 4 Environmental Policy and Regulation

Learning Objectives Introduction Overview of the Environmental Policy Process Risk Assessment and Policy Development Case Studies: Environmental Policies to Protect Human Health Agencies Involved in the Adoption, Implementation, and Enforcement of Environmental Policies Major US Environmental Health Laws Conclusion Study Questions and Exercises References

Part II Agents of Environmental Disease

Chapter 5 Zoonotic and Vector-Borne Diseases

Learning Objectives Introduction Terminology Used in the Context of Zoonotic and Vector-Borne Diseases Examples of Vector-Borne Diseases Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs) Arthropod-Borne Viral Diseases (Arboviral Diseases) Emerging Zoonoses Other Zoonotic Diseases Control and Prevention of Mosquito-Borne Diseases Conclusion Study Questions and Exercises References

Chapter 6 Toxic Metals and Elements

Learning Objectives Introduction The CERCLA Priority List of Hazardous Substances Overview of Sources and Effects of Exposure to Metals Toxic Heavy Metals Essential Metals with Potential for Toxicity Metals for Use in Medical Therapy Conclusion Study Questions and Exercises References

Chapter 7 Pesticides and Other Organic Chemicals

Learning Objectives Introduction Chemicals Among the Top 20 in the ATSDR List of 275 Hazardous Substances Pesticides Dioxins Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Organic Solvents Chemicals Used in the Manufacture of Plastics Cleaning and Household Products Environmental Estrogens Conclusion Study Questions and Exercises References

Chapter 8 Ionizing and Nonionizing Radiation

Learning Objectives Introduction Overview of Ionizing Radiation Types of Ionizing Radiation Measurement of Ionizing Radiation Dose Units Health Effects of Exposure to Ionizing Radiation Sources of Environmental Exposure to Ionizing Radiation Medical Uses of Ionizing Radiation Nuclear Waste Disposal Nonionizing Radiation Sources of Exposure to Nonionizing Radiation Conclusion Study Questions and Exercises References

Part III Applications of Environmental Health

Chapter 9 Water Quality

Learning Objectives Introduction The Water Supply Treatment of Water for Residential Consumption Drinking Water Contamination Beach and Coastal Pollution Conclusion Study Questions and Exercises References

Chapter 10 Air Quality

Learning Objectives Introduction Notorious Air Pollution Episodes in History Sources and Causes of Air Pollution Components of Air Pollution Air Quality Standards Health Effects of Air Pollution Indoor Air Quality Global Climate Change and Global Warming Controlling Air Pollution and Global Warming Conclusion Study Questions and Exercises References

Chapter 11 Food Safety

Learning Objectives Introduction The Global Burden of Foodborne Illness Categories of Food Hazards Common Microbial Agents of Foodborne Illness Bacterial Agents Worms Viral Agents Other Agents Chemically Related Foodborne Hazards Regulation of Food Safety Foodborne Disease Prevention Conclusion Study Questions and Exercises References

Chapter 12 Solid and Liquid Wastes

Learning Objectives Introduction Historical Background—Solid Waste Disposal Components of the Municipal Solid Waste Stream Solid Waste Management Disposal of Hazardous Materials and Wastes Sewage Processing and Disposal Animal Wastes Conclusion Study Questions and Exercises References

Chapter 13 Occupational Health

Learning Objectives Introduction Background and History Significance of the Occupational Environment for Health Overview of Agents of Occupational Disease Specific Occupationally Associated Diseases and Conditions Prevention of Occupational Disease Conclusion Study Questions and Exercises References

Chapter 14 Injuries with a Focus on Unintentional Injuries and Deaths

Learning Objectives Introduction How Injuries are Classified The Significance of Injuries Unintentional Injuries Motor Vehicle Injuries Unintentional Injuries among Children Injuries among the Elderly Schema for Injury Prevention Conclusion Study Questions and Exercises References

Glossary Index

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