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| Publisher | Open University Press |
| ISBN 13 | 9780335218424 |
| Author | Megan Landon, Paul Wilkinson |
| Book Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Book Description | The impact of the environment on human health is of growing concern to the public, politicians and public health practitioners. Epidemiology offers a way of investigating and measuring potential hazards, from local sources of pollution to global climate changes. It allows real effects to be distinguished from chance associations. This book describes the methods available for public health practitioners to enable investigations to be carried out and how findings should be interpreted to ensure that the most appropriate policies are adopted.The book examines: Air pollution Clusters of cases of ill-health Radiation and hazardous waste Water and health Climate change Contributors: Mike Ahern, Ben Armstrong, Araceli Busby, Pat Doyle, Shakoor Hajat, Sari Kovats, Paul Wilkinson.Series Editors: Rosalind Plowman and Nicki Thorogood. |
| About the Author | Dr Paul Wilkinson is Senior Lecturer at LSHTM and teaches on the Environmental Epidemiology MSc unit. |
| Publication Date | 38959.0 |
| Number of Pages | 224 |
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