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Environmental Heavy Metal Pollution and Effects on Child Mental Development
. Ed(S): Simeonov, Lubomir I.; Kochubovski, Mihail V.; Simeonova, Biana G.
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Paperback. Children have long been known to be particularly vulnerable to heavy-metal exposure. This volume evaluates our existing knowledge on intellectual impairment in children exposed to environmental heavy metals and identifies areas requiring further research. Editor(s): Simeonov, Lubomir I.; Kochubovski, Mihail V.; Simeonova, Biana G. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MMR; PNF; RNP; RP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 513.
Heavy metals can be emitted into environment by both natural and anthropogenic sources, mainly mining and industrial activity. Human exposure occurs through all environmental media. Infants are more susceptible to the adverse effects of exposure. Increasing attention is now being paid to the mental development of children exposed to heavy metals. The purpose of this book is to evaluate the existing knowledge on intellectual impairment in children exposed to heavy metals in their living environment and to identify the research needs in order to obtain a clearer picture of the situation in countries and regions at risk, in which the ... Read more
Heavy metals can be emitted into environment by both natural and anthropogenic sources, mainly mining and industrial activity. Human exposure occurs through all environmental media. Infants are more susceptible to the adverse effects of exposure. Increasing attention is now being paid to the mental development of children exposed to heavy metals. The purpose of this book is to evaluate the existing knowledge on intellectual impairment in children exposed to heavy metals in their living environment and to identify the research needs in order to obtain a clearer picture of the situation in countries and regions at risk, in which the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
Series
NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security
Number of Pages
344
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400702554
SKU
V9789400702554
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