Full Description
Friis' Essentials of Environmental Health is a clear and comprehensive study of the major topics of environmental health, including a background of the field and "tools of the trade" (environmental epidemiology, environmental toxicology, and environmental policy and regulation); Environmental diseases (microbial agents, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation); and Applications and domains of environmental health (water and air quality, food safety, waste disposal, and occupational health). Maintaining Friis' straightforward, non-technical approach, the new author team of Neuberger, Pacheco, and Canales have revised the book for the Fourth Edition to reflect Healthy People 2030 and incorporate the latest developments, research, and data in the field. Perfect for the beginning student as well as the experienced health professional, each chapter concludes with revised study questions and exercises to engage the reader in further study. Key Updates New chapter on Disasters examines natural vs. human-made disasters. New chapter on Climate Change covers greenhouse gases and their effects on humans and wildlife, changes in the Arctic/Antarctic, sea level rise, changes in allergens and mitigation efforts Expanded content on topics such as environmental justice, indoor/outdoor air quality and monitoring/control, water quality (including fluoridation controversies), radon, impacts on wildlife, occupational cancers, and more. Updated figures, tables, and data.
