Essentials of medical geology : impacts of the natural environment on public health /
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| Imprint: | Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, ©2005. |
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| Description: | 1 online resource (xiv, 812 pages) : illustrations (some color) : digital, HTML and PDF files |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12314459 |
| Summary: | This authoritative reference volume emphasizes the importance and interrelationships of geological processes to the health and diseases of humans and animals. Its accessible format fosters better communication between the health and geoscience communities by elucidating the geologic origins and flow of toxic elements in the environment that lead to human exposure through the consumption of food and water. For example, problems of excess intake from drinking water have been encountered for several inorganic compounds, including fluoride in Africa and India; arsenic in certain areas of Argentina, Chile, and Taiwan; selenium in seleniferous areas in the U.S., Venezuela, and China; and nitrate in agricultural areas with heavy use of fertilizers. Environmental influences on vector borne diseases and stormflow water quality influences are also featured. Numerous examples of the environmental influences on human health from across the globe are also presented and discussed in this volume.* Covers recent advances and future research topics at the intersection of environmental science and public health* Developed by 60 experts from 20 countries and edited by professionals from the International Working Group on Medical Geology* Includes 200+ color photographs and illustrations* Organizes information in a highly structured format for easy reference* Written for a broad audience, ranging from students, researchers, and medical professionals to policymakers and the general public |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiv, 812 pages) : illustrations (some color) : digital, HTML and PDF files |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780080454191 0080454194 9780126363418 0126363412 1280637951 9781280637957 9786610637959 6610637954 |
| Access: | Access restricted to Ryerson students, faculty and staff. |