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Ambient Air Pollution and Health Impact in China

PUBLISHER Springer (12/11/2017)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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This book focuses on the health impacts of air pollution in China, especially the epidemiology-based exposure-response functions for the mortality, morbidity, and hospital admissions for respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, lung cancer, and mental health related to pollution. It also provides the latest estimates of the magnitude of the adverse effects of air pollution on the health of the Chinese population. By providing a better understanding of the impact of air pollution on health, it improves the scientific basis of risk assessment, and also helps governments develop policies and other health protection initiatives to reduce the impacts of air pollution. The book offers environmental scientists, engineers, researchers and students a comprehensive and organized body of information in the area of air pollution.

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ISBN-13: 9789811056567
ISBN-10: 9811056560
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 270
Carton Quantity: 0
Product Dimensions: 9.60 x 0.81 x 6.63 inches
Weight: 1.32 pound(s)
Country of Origin: NL
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BISAC Categories
Medical | Pharmacology
Medical | Epidemiology
Medical | Public Health
Dewey Decimal: 613
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This book focuses on the health impacts of air pollution in China, especially the epidemiology-based exposure-response functions for the mortality, morbidity, and hospital admissions for respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, lung cancer, and mental health related to pollution. It also provides the latest estimates of the magnitude of the adverse effects of air pollution on the health of the Chinese population. By providing a better understanding of the impact of air pollution on health, it improves the scientific basis of risk assessment, and also helps governments develop policies and other health protection initiatives to reduce the impacts of air pollution. The book offers environmental scientists, engineers, researchers and students a comprehensive and organized body of information in the area of air pollution.

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