Pollutants and High-risk Groups: Biological Basis of Increased Human Susceptibility to Environmental and Occupational Pollutants (Environmental Science and Technology Series) - Hardcover

Calabrese, Edward J.

 
9780471029403: Pollutants and High-risk Groups: Biological Basis of Increased Human Susceptibility to Environmental and Occupational Pollutants (Environmental Science and Technology Series)

Synopsis

A state-of-the-art synthesis of the biomedical literature in which the numerous hypersusceptible segments of the population--with respect to pollutant toxicity--have been identified and quantified. Reviews previously recognized high-risk groups and identifies new high-risk groups. Also presents numerous ideas for potential research projects. Considers the applications of this knowledge to environmental health management problems, emphasizing a methodology for future highway sitings and the development of cost/benefit analyses in the economic health assessments of environmental/occupational health standards.

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