Essentials of Environmental Health is a clear and comprehensive study of
the major topics of environmental health, including a background of the
field and "tools of the trade" (environmental epidemiology,
environmental toxicology, and environmental policy and regulation);
Environmental diseases (microbial agents, ionizing and non-ionizing
radiation); and Applications and domains of environmental health (water
and air quality, food safety, waste disposal, and occupational health).
Using a straightforward, non-technical approach, the author has included
many examples and illustrations of environmental health issues. Perfect
for the beginning student as well as the experienced health
professional, each chapter concludes with study questions and exercises
to engage the reader in further study. The Third Edition maintains the
structure of the previous edition with thoroughly updated examples,
data, charts, tables and figures throughout. The most recent findings on
the Ebola and Zika viruses have been added to the chapter on Zoonotic
and vector-borne diseases. Additional study questions, exercises and
ancillary materials have also been added.