Air Pollution, Human Health, and the Environment: Understanding the Devastating Consequences

Edited by an esteemed team of experts, including Mohammad Hadi Dehghani PhD, Rama Rao Karri, Teresa Vera, and Salwa Kamal Mohamed Hassan PhD, “Air Pollution, Human Health, and the Environment” is a comprehensive three-volume series that delves into the far-reaching implications of air pollution on human health and the environment.

Exploring the Health Consequences of Air Pollution

Volume Three, “Diseases and Health Consequences of Air Pollution,” offers a thorough examination of the diseases and health consequences attributed to ambient and indoor air pollutants. The book begins with an in-depth overview of the devastating effects of air pollution on human health, followed by a series of chapters that explore the links between air pollutants and various health conditions.

• Respiratory issues and other pulmonary diseases
• Cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and blood pressure
• Diabetes and its connection to air pollution
• Nervous system and brain disorders
• Cancer and stroke/cerebrovascular disease
• Skin diseases and other dermatological conditions

The book also discusses the economic burden and health cost of air pollution, providing valuable insights into risk management and solutions to mitigate the health implications of indoor and ambient air pollution.

A Comprehensive Resource for Professionals and Researchers

“Air Pollution, Human Health, and the Environment” serves as a single-source solution for academicians, researchers, and students in environmental health, public health, and occupational health, as well as environmental engineers, meteorologists, epidemiologists, medical researchers, and environmental toxicologists. This authoritative resource provides the latest information on diseases attributed to air pollutants and their health impact, making it an essential reference for those working to understand and combat the effects of air pollution.

Publication Details:

Publisher: Academic Press

Publication Date: April 18, 2024

Language: English

Pages: 314

ISBN-10: 0443160805

ISBN-13: 978-0443160806