Total Exposure Health An Introduction

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of "Total Exposure Health" and presents details on several related programs being promoted by various federal and civilian agencies. It provides in-depth coverage of the science and technology supporting exposure and risk assessmen...

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Main Authors Phillips, Kirk A, Yamamoto, Dirk P, Racz, LeeAnn
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Milton CRC Press 2020
Taylor & Francis Group
Edition1
SeriesEnvironmental and Occupational Health Series
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ISBN9780367201395
036750541X
9780367505417
0367201399
DOI10.1201/9780429263286

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Summary:This book provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of "Total Exposure Health" and presents details on several related programs being promoted by various federal and civilian agencies. It provides in-depth coverage of the science and technology supporting exposure and risk assessment. This includes advances in toxicology and the "-omics" as well as new techniques for exposure assessment. This book concludes with a discussion on bioethics implications, including ethical considerations related to genetic testing: Covers the study of genomics in precision medicine and exposure science Explores bioethics in genomic studies Discusses advances in exposure monitoring Presents a systems biology approach to human exposures Examines how overall well-being translates to worker productivity Considers the link between work-related risk factors and health conditions. This book is aimed at any profession concerned with exposure-based health such as engineers who address risk, occupational health professionals and managers in the health and safety industry as well as those in the public administration field.
ISBN:9780367201395
036750541X
9780367505417
0367201399
DOI:10.1201/9780429263286