1st Edition
by David O. Carpenter (Author)
Examines what we know about the relationship between organic chemicals and human disease
Organic
chemicals are everywhere: in the air we breathe, the water we drink,
and the food we eat. They are also found in a myriad of common household
and personal care products. Unfortunately, exposure to some organic
chemicals can result in adverse health effects, from growth and
developmental disorders to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. This
book examines how organic chemicals affect human health. It looks at the
different diseases as well as how individual organ systems are affected
by organic chemicals.
Effects of Persistent and Bioactive Organic Pollutants on Human Health
begins with an introductory chapter explaining why we should care about
organic chemicals and their effect on human health. Next, the authors
address such important topics as:
- Burden of cancer from organic chemicals
- Organic chemicals and obesity
- Effects of organic chemicals on the male reproductive system
- Organic chemicals and the immune system
- Intellectual developmental disability syndromes and organic chemicals
- Mental illness and exposure to organic chemicals
The
book ends with an assessment of how much human disease is caused by
organic chemicals. Chapters have been contributed by leading
international experts in public and environmental health and are based
on the latest research findings. Readers will find that all of the
contributions are clear and easy to comprehend, with extensive
references for further investigation of individual topics.
Effects of Persistent and Bioactive Organic Pollutants on Human Health
is recommended for students and professionals in medicine as well as
public and environmental health, bringing them fully up to date with
what we know about the relationship between organic chemicals and human
health.
