Understanding the Impact of Environmental Factors on Human Health: A Comprehensive Guide to Medical Geology

Medical geology, a burgeoning field, focuses on the relationship between the geological environment and human health. It studies environmental exposure to both macro- and micronutrients in the geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere, which can positively or negatively impact human growth, development, and overall health. This field’s insights can aid not only in individual medical cases but also in assessing disproportionately impacted communities and addressing global medical inequality.

Medical Geology: En Route to One Health

Among the first books to address this vital subject, “Medical Geology: En Route to One Health” summarizes recent research in this field. It also serves as an introduction to the multidisciplinary One Health methodology, which unites medical, geological, and environmental insights in one continuous approach to public health.

Key Features of the Book

This comprehensive guide provides:

• Explanation of the influence of the environment on nutrient availability
• Case studies of well-documented links between endemic diseases and environmental conditions
• A systematic analysis of the causes of essential element deficiencies in different world regions

Target Audience

“Medical Geology” is an essential overview of the field, for advanced students as well as medical, environmental, or geological researchers who wish to understand the complex relationship between the geological environment and human health.

Publication Details

Published by: Wiley

Publication Date: February 20, 2023

Language: English

ISBN: 9781119867340, 9781119867357