Exposure to ambient air pollutants both indoors and outdoors has been associated with the
exacerbation and also in the etiology of diverse human diseases. This book offers an overview
of our current understanding of air pollution health risks and how this knowledge is being used
in the regulatory therapeutic intervention measures to protect the public health and reduce
the disease burden caused by acute and long-term exposure to air pollutants. Air Pollution and
Health Effects provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of air pollution health
risks morbidity and the global disease burden whilst also delivering critical review on state
of the art research so as to gain a fundamental understanding of the biological mechanisms
involved in the etiology of air pollution-induced diseases. Chapters range from pregnancy
outcomes and pre-term birth carcinogens in the ambient aerosol and the health consequences of
indoor biomass burning. Special emphasis is placed on regional and local air pollution and its
impact on global health along with suitable preventive and interventional measures. With
contributions from international experts in the field this volume is a valuable guide for
researchers and clinicians in toxicology medicine and public health as well as industry and
government regulatory scientists involved in health protection.
