Dioxins In The Environment
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Author | : Institute of Medicine |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 341 |
Release | : 2003-12-21 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309089611 |
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds, or DLCs, are found throughout the environment, in soil, water, and air. People are exposed to these unintentional environmental contaminants primarily through the food supply, although at low levels, particularly by eating animal fat in meat, dairy products, and fish. While the amount of DLCs in the environment has declined since the late 1970s, the public continues to be concerned about the safety of the food supply and the potential adverse health effects of DLC exposure, especially in groups such as developing fetuses and infants, who are more sensitive to the toxic effects of these compounds. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure, recommends policy options to reduce exposure to these contaminants while considering how implementing these options could both reduce health risks and affect nutrition, particularly in sensitive and highly exposed groups, if dietary changes are suggested.
Author | : Richard E. Tucker |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 793 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 146133599X |
Increasing international concern is being expressed regarding the contamination of the environment with polychlorinated dibenzo-p dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans because certain of these chemicals have been shown to be highly toxic to animals and are ubiquitous in the environment. They are known to be distributed as contaminants of commercial products and as by-products from com bustion processes. A considerable volume of information has accumulated on these chemicals in the past two decades, particularly for the most toxic of them, 2,3,7,8-tetrach1orodibenzo-p-dioxin (2,3,7,8-TCDD). However, this body of knowledge has not succeeded in resolving genuine judgmental differences among experts in the field as to the degree of hazard to human health and the environment. In light of the widespread public concern, it is clearly imperative to come to grips with the continuing scientific controversy, to review the data, assess the issues, to see where areas of agreement exist, and where further research is needed to resolve remaining areas of disagree ment. This volume represents an effort to contribute to these goals.
Author | : Great Britain. Central Directorate of Environmental Protection |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 122 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Nature |
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Author | : Sudarshan Kurwadkar |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2020-01-20 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1351693441 |
Dioxin – Environmental Fate and Health/Ecological Consequences offers a unique, and comprehensive coverage of dioxins and their congeners once they are released to the environment. The book provides readers with a systematic understanding of past and emerging sources of dioxins, current dioxins inventories and historical trends, fate and long-range transboundary atmospheric transport, human health, and ecological risk and regulatory perspective. Providing an excellent analysis of dioxin exposure through the food chain and impact on human health, it also documents the environmental implications of dioxins on ecological flora and fauna. The book offers readers a holistic understanding about dioxins, their atmospheric fate and transport, distribution in various environmental matrices and various routes and exposure pathways through which human beings are exposed to this persistent organic pollutant. It further offers an insight into the toxicological profile and mechanistic analysis of the onset of cancer, remediation technologies, and existing regulatory framework to deal with the problems associated with dioxins. The book will serve as an excellent resource to environmental professionals, particularly environmental toxicologists, environmental health professionals, remediation engineers, environmental regulatory agencies, policymakers, and environmental law professionals.
Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research, and Environment |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Government publications |
ISBN | : |
Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Dioxins |
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Author | : Michael A. Kamrin |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis Group |
Total Pages | : 344 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : History |
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Author | : Vaishali Shahare |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 236 |
Release | : 2017-11-30 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1498771505 |
This book is a well organised treatise on identification and measurement of dioxins and furan in the environment. It focuses on their source, fate, behaviour, analytical techniques for measurement, and removal/control methods. Although there are numerous publications that address this subject, rarely are prevention and control concepts considered together in a single volume. This book provides a tool for today's environmental researchers by focusing on an integrated approach to managing environmental pollution problems due to dioxins and furans. The overall objective of this book is not simply to provide a general reference, but to serve as a resource for developing approaches to managing environmental pollution problems due to dioxins and furans.
Author | : Committee on Curriculum Development in Environmental Medicine |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 988 |
Release | : 1995-05-12 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0309568722 |
People are increasingly concerned about potential environmental health hazards and often ask their physicians questions such as: "Is the tap water safe to drink?" "Is it safe to live near power lines?" Unfortunately, physicians often lack the information and training related to environmental health risks needed to answer such questions. This book discusses six competency based learning objectives for all medical school students, discusses the relevance of environmental health to specific courses and clerkships, and demonstrates how to integrate environmental health into the curriculum through published case studies, some of which are included in one of the book's three appendices. Also included is a guide on where to obtain additional information for treatment, referral, and follow-up for diseases with possible environmental and/or occupational origins.
Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research, and Environment |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 448 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Environmental protection |
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