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Nova Science Air Pollution Sources Prevention & Health Effects 2013 Edition by Rajat Sethi
Industrial pollution is the largest fountain of air offences in most of the developed world. Statistics from the U.S. Environmental Agency confirm that more than half of the nation's total pollution is courtesy of industry. What's more, six out of every ten people in the United States live in urban areas and are currently inhaling these bi-products. The consequence of air misuse is glaring: approximately four percent of all deaths in the United States are attributed to air pollution. This book highlights the sources and effects of air pollution, and also puts forth solutions. Successful pollution prevention is essential to our future well-being. Quintessential to this end, is prevention through education; the goal of this publication. Table of contents :- Preface; Linking Molecular Mechanisms to Biomarkers in Cardiac Disease Resulting from Prolonged Chronic Inhalation of Ozone: A Gaseous Component of Air Pollution; Air Pollution & Cancer: The Cycle of Insult to Injury; Vulnerability to Ozone Air Pollution in Different Landforms of Europe; Genotoxicity of Airborne Particulate Matter as a Tool to Prevent the Effects of Environmental Pollution on Health.