Environmental Health: Indoor Exposures, Assessments and Interventions

ISBN-13: 9781926895208 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 252 str.

Theodore A. Myatt; Joseph G. Allen

Opis

Research focusing on the indoor environments demonstrates that building occupants are exposed to a unique mixture of pollutants of chemical and biological origin. This book explores research on these unique exposures, the relevance of the indoor environment, and methods to control these exposures.

Spis treści

Lead Exposure of U.S. Children from Residential Dust. Teachers Working in PCB-Contaminated Schools. Flame-Retardants’ Effect on Hormone Levels and Semen Quality. Bacterial and Fungal Microbial Biomarkers in House Dust. Pollutants from Vehicle Exhaust Near Highways. Asthma Triggers in Indoor Air. Home Humidification and Influenza Virus Survival. Airborne Exposure from Common Cleaning Tasks. Phthalate Monoesters from Personal Care Products. Pesticides in House Dust.