Health Effects of Transport-Related Air Pollution
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: World Health Organization
Published: June 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 206
ISBN-13: 9789289013734
Subjects: Atmospheric pollution; Environmental Health; Pollution (Health Aspects); Nature; Environmental Studies; Nature/Ecology; Environmental Science; Medical / Public Health; Automotive - General; Environmental Conservation & Protection - General; Environmental Engineering & Technology; Air; Environmental aspects; Europe; Health aspects; Pollution; Transportation; Vehicle Emissions; adverse effects
First sentence: Transport is a vital part of modern life.
Description: This book provides a systematic review of the literature and a comprehensive evaluation of the health hazards of transport-related air pollution. The review addresses: factors determining emissions, the contribution of traffic to pollution levels, human exposure and the results of epidemiological and toxicological studies to identify and measure the health effects.