Essentials of Environmental Health (2nd Edition) – eBook

Essentials of Environmental Health, 2nd edition (PDF) is a best-selling offering from the APHA/Jones & Bartlett Learning Essential Public Health series is a clear and comprehensive study of the major topics of environmental health, including:

• Environmental diseases (ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, microbial agents).
• Environmental health applications and domains (food safety, waste disposal, water, and air quality, and occupational health).
• Background of the field and tools of the trade (environmental toxicology, environmental epidemiology, and environmental policy and regulation).

The updated 2nd Edition covers new material including: New chapter (Chapter 14) on injuries; All Web-based sources updated throughout to include the most recent information; New case study on pandemic influenza (H1N1) 2009; Coverage of recent environmental controversies, such as the use of bisphenol A in plastics; Expanded discussion of the history of environmental health, e.g., contributions of John Snow, Lemuel Shattuck, and Walter Reed. With a straightforward, non-technical approach, the author has included many illustrations and examples of environmental health issues. Perfect for the beginning student and the experienced health professional, every chapter concludes with study questions and exercises to engage the reader in further study.

NOTE: This product only includes the ebook Essentials of Environmental Health, 2E, in original ePub format. A converted PDF is available on request.