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Industrial Chemicals & Health (Health and the Environment)
Industrial Chemicals Health - Health and the Environment Author:Zachary Chastain Industrial Chemicals & Health is an eye-opening book that explores the adverse effect industrial chemicals can have on human health. Indeed some scientists have concluded that industrial chemicals are responsible for a silent pandemic that has caused impaired brain development in millions of children worldwide. This topical book explores what in... more »dustrial chemicals are, where they come from, how people are exposed to them, which common and less-common chemicals are toxic and in what levels, and who is most at risk. The effect of chemicals on brain cells and in fetal development is covered in detail, as is how hormones are affected by industrial chemicals. Other health effects are also addressed, such as cancer, respiratory disease, fertility problems, central nervous system disorders, skin problems, and more. Industrial Chemicals & Health also examines what is being done by governments, health organizations, industries, and individuals around the world to address this problem. Included are an abundance of special features to capture the interest of students: * over 60 full-color photos and illustrations * ask the expert sections, providing real answers to insightful questions * find out more sections, directing readers to additional resources * glossaries of terms at the beginning of each chapter, reinforcing important terms * real-life stories and events, providing examples to reinforce the text * excerpts from primary sources, modeling document-based questions and answers, providing cross-curriculum links.« less