Effects of persistent and bioactive organic pollutants on human health
Examines what we know about the relationship between organic chemicals and human disease Organic chemicals are everywhere: in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. They are also found in a myriad of common household and personal care products. Unfortunately, exposure to some o...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Hoboken, N.J. :
Wiley,
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Examines what we know about the relationship between organic chemicals and human disease Organic chemicals are everywhere: in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. They are also found in a myriad of common household and personal care products. Unfortunately, exposure to some organic chemicals can result in adverse health effects, from growth and developmental disorders to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. This book examines how organic chemicals affect human health. It looks at the different diseases as well as how individual organ systems are affect. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781118679654 (electronic bk.) 1118679652 (electronic bk.) 9781118679494 (electronic bk.) 1118679490 (electronic bk.) |