Environmentally Induced Disorders Sourcebook: Basic Information About Diseases and Syndromes Linked to Exposure to Pollutants and Other Substances in ... Such As Lead, (Health Reference Series)

The state of the environment has become a major health issue. A broad range of illnesses have been linked to environmental factors such as toxic waste, cigarette smoke, acid rain, smog, and new chemical compounds. These disorders include cancers, reproductive disorders, birth defects, respiratory illnesses, immune system deficiencies, allergies and hypersensitivity disorders, nervous system abnormalities, and diseases of body organs including the kidney, liver, and intestine.

Environmentally Induced Disorders Sourcebook examines the cause-and-effect relationship between people, the environment, and health. Material in the book will help the layperson identify environmental risks, explore controversial issues, and better understand the implications of current research initiatives. Methods of treating, avoiding, and coping with environmentally induced illnesses are also covered.