Health and Environmental Effects of Ambient Air Pollution: A Comprehensive Guide

Edited by Mohammad Hadi Dehghani PhD, Rama Rao Karri, Teresa Vera, and Salwa Kamal Mohamed Hassan PhD, this book is part of a three-volume series on Air Pollution, Human Health, and the Environment. Volume 1 delves into the detrimental consequences of ambient air pollutants on human health, animals, plants, and structures.

Understanding Ambient Air Pollutants

The book begins with an in-depth exploration of the classifications, sources, and occurrences of outdoor air pollutants. It discusses the role of meteorological, climate, and topographical factors in air pollution, as well as the impact of urbanization and industrialization on air quality.

The Devastating Effects of Air Pollution on Human Health

The authors examine how climate conditions like global warming, acid rain, and airborne particulate matter affect human health. They also discuss epidemiology studies and socioeconomic aspects of outdoor air pollution, including health and cost effects, air quality indices, guidelines, and standards.

Ambient Air Pollution Solutions and Management

This comprehensive guide covers air quality management and other ambient air pollution solutions. It provides valuable insights into the environmental effects of ambient air pollutants, including climate change and global warming.

Who Should Read This Book?

This book is an essential resource for academicians, researchers, and students in environmental health, public health, and occupational health. It is also a valuable reference for environmental engineers, meteorologists, epidemiologists, medical researchers, and environmental toxicologists.

Published by Academic Press, this 408-page paperback book is scheduled for release on April 18, 2024. ISBN-10: 0443160880, ISBN-13: 978-0443160882.

Stay ahead in the field of environmental health and air pollution research with this authoritative guide. Get ready to dive into the world of ambient air pollution and its far-reaching consequences on human health and the environment.