Children's health and the environment; a global perspective; a resource manual for the health sector.9789241562928 Children's health Children's Health Definition Children's health encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of children from infancy through adolescence. and the environment; a global perspective; a resource manual for the health sector. Ed. by J. Pronczuk-Garbino. World Health Organization 2005 367 pages $54.00 Paperback RJ104 For public health specialists and clinicians around the world (especially in developing countries), this manual describes how environmental quality can affect the health and development of children of all ages. Discussing illnesses, how and when exposure occurs, threats to water, air quality, and other environmental elements, the 20 chapters by international experts in pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. health and environment also cover pediatric environmental history in the US and other countries, and alcohol and drug use. Twenty subsequent chapters are case studies on topics such as arsenic arsenic (är`sənĭk), a semimetallic chemical element; symbol As; at. no. 33; at. wt. 74.9216; m.p. 817°C; (at 28 atmospheres pressure); sublimation point 613°C;; sp. gr. (stable form) 5.73; valence −3, 0, +3, or +5. exposure, carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Definition Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning occurs when carbon monoxide gas is inhaled. CO is a colorless, odorless, highly poisonous gas that is produced by incomplete combustion. , air pollution and pregnancy, pesticide pesticide, biological, physical, or chemical agent used to kill plants or animals that are harmful to people; in practice, the term pesticide is often applied only to chemical agents. , and asthma. ([c]20072005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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