| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
xiii, 353 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Section 1. Fundamentals of Toxicology: 1. Introducton to toxicology -- 2. Target organs -- 3. Experimental methods for investigating the safety of chemicals -- 4. Introduction to human biomonitoring for public health -- Section 2. Applications of Toxicology: 5. Sources of toxicological information -- 6. Medical management of chemical incidents -- 7. Susceptibility to environmental hazards -- 8. Occupational toxicology -- Section 3. Environmental Toxicology: 9. Air pollution in the United Kingdom -- 10. Public health risk assessment of contaminated land -- 11. Management of incidents affecting drinking water quality -- 12. Food additives and contaminants -- 4. Review of Some Toxic Agents: 13. Carbon monoxide poisoning -- 14. Toxicity of heavy metals and trace elements -- 15. The toxicology of pesticides -- 16. Toxicology associated with traditional medicines -- 17. Chemical weapons: deliberate release of chemical agents -- 18. Combustion toxicology -- 19. Nanotoxicology: current activities and considerations. |
| Summary |
Essentials of Toxicology for Health Protection is ideal as both a course book for students and a handbook for field professionals involved in responding to chemical incidents and local environmental concerns. Produced by Health Protection England, it offers a comprehensive and structured approach to dealing with toxicological problems worldwide. The text covers both the basics of toxicology and its application to issues of topical concern such as contaminated land, food additives, and water and air pollution. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field, making Essentials of Toxicology for Health Protection essential reading for all professionals in environmental public health, including: health protection consultants, specialists and trainees; public health practitioners; environmental health practitioners; environmental scientists; and staff of the emergency services, the water and waste industries, and other industrial and regulatory bodies. |
| Subject |
Toxicology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Public health.
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Toxicology -- methods.
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Poisons -- toxicity.
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Environmental Medicine -- methods.
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Public health. (OCoLC)fst01082238
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Toxicology. (OCoLC)fst01153364
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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| Added Author |
Baker, David J. (Consultant medical toxicologist)
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| ISBN |
9780199652549 (paperback;) (alk. paper) |
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0199652546 (paperback;) (alk. paper) |
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