Diseases and Health Consequences of Air Pollution

Volume 3: Air Pollution, Human Health, and the Environment

1st Edition - April 2, 2024
Editors: Mohammad Hadi Dehghani, Rama Rao Karri, Teresa Vera, Salwa Kamal Mohamed Hassan
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 6 0 8 0 - 6
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Diseases and Health Consequences of Air Pollution, Volume Three, Air Pollution, Human Health, and the Environment is part of a three-volume series. This volume focuses on epidemiological studies and diseases attributed to ambient and indoor air pollutants. It opens with an overview of diseases and health consequences due to air pollution. The chapters discuss health conditions such as respiratory issues, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and blood pressure, diabetes, nervous system, brain, cancer, stroke—cerebrovascular disease, and skin disease that are linked to exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollutants.

The book also evaluates the health cost and economic burden of air pollution and offers risk management and solutions to mitigate the health implications of indoor and ambient air pollution. This book provides a single source solution and the latest information about the diseases attributed to air pollutants and their health impact. It will be a valuable reference for academicians, researchers, and students in environmental health, public health, and occupational health, as well as environmental engineers, meteorologists, epidemiologists, medical researchers, and environmental toxicologists.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
List of contributors
About the editors
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Overview of diseases and health consequences due to air pollution
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Health effects of air pollution
1.3 Risk factors for air pollution-related health effects
1.4 Air Pollution monitoring and regulation
1.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. Respiratory diseases caused by air pollutants
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Respiratory tract physiology
2.3 Inhalation route of air pollutants
2.4 Targets of various kinds of air pollutants
2.5 Diseases caused by air pollutants
2.6 Vulnerable groups of people
2.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3. Air pollution and the burden of cardiovascular disease—looking at inequalities across the EU-27
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Air pollution and cardiovascular disease—a review of the evidence
3.3 Materials and methods
3.4 Results
3.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 4. Air pollution and cancer
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Outdoor air contamination
4.3 Indoor air pollution
4.4 Evidence supporting the carcinogenicity of air contaminants
4.5 Etiology of cancers caused by air pollution
4.6 Vulnerable groups
4.7 Evidence on the correlation between air contamination and cancer
4.8 Recommendations for public health
4.9 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5. A review of the association of air pollution on pregnant health
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Outdoor air pollution
5.3 Indoor and household air pollution
5.4 The changing climate and its effect on pregnant health
5.5 Future aspects and conclusion
References
Chapter 6. A review of diseases attributed to air pollution and associated health issues: a case study of Indian metropolitan cities
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Sources of air pollution
6.3 Major air pollution pollutants and current status in India
6.4 Diseases due to air pollution
6.5 Economic cost
6.6 Mitigation
6.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 7. Association between long term air pollution and increased blood pressure and hypertension
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Pathophysiology of blood pressure
7.3 Effects of traffic-related air pollution on blood pressure
7.4 Adverse effects of air impairment on hypertension in vulnerable populations
7.5 A clinical approach to preventing hypertension by reducing pollution exposure
7.6 Results
7.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8. A comprehensive review of the relationship between air pollution and type 2 diabetes
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Type 2 diabetes: definition, classification, and pathophysiology
8.3 The mechanism of diabetes caused by air pollution
8.4 Impact of air pollution on type 2 diabetes mellitus in economically diverse countries
8.5 Future research directions
8.6 Future directions and research needs
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 9. Air pollution and the skin diseases
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Sources and various types of air pollutants
9.3 How do pollutants enter the skin?
9.4 Vulnerable populations
9.5 Skin diseases associated with air pollution
9.6 Protection and mitigation strategies
9.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10. A comprehensive review of the relationship between air pollution and cardiovascular disease
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Conclusion
References
Chapter 11. A review of economic burden and negative health impacts due to air pollution
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 An overview of current air pollution status
11.3 Health cost and air pollution
11.4 Air pollution economic burden
11.5 Future outlook
11.6 Summary
References
Index

Mohammad Hadi Dehghani

Prof. Mohammad Hadi Dehghani is a full professor at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. His scientific research interest is environmental science. He also has the distinction of being listed in the top 2% of the world’s most influential environmental sciences for the years 2021–23.

Affiliations and expertise

Full Professor, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Tehran, Iran

Rama Rao Karri

Dr. Rama Rao Karri is a professor (senior assistant) in the Faculty of Engineering at Universiti Teknologi Brunei. He has over 18 years of experience in academia, industry, and research. He has published 200+ research articles in reputed journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Faculty of Engineering, University of Technology of Brunei, India

Teresa Vera

Dr. Teresa Vera is a chemical researcher with the CEAM Foundation at the EUPHORE installation (European Photoreactor), one of the largest research facilities in Spain and Europe to study atmospheric chemical processes. She obtained her PhD from the Valencia University and has more than 25 years of experience in the area of atmospheric chemistry.

Affiliations and expertise

Chemical Researcher, Fundación CEAM (EUPHORE Lab), Spain

Salwa Kamal Mohamed Hassan

Prof. Salwa Kamal Mohamed Hassan is a professor of air pollution chemistry in the Air Pollution Research Department at the Environment and Climate Change Research Institute, National Research Centre in Dokki, Giza, Egypt. Her main field of interest is air pollution monitoring and measurements, atmospheric photochemical reactions, the atmosphere's chemistry and chemical composition, and the study of pollutants in urban, industrial, and rural areas. She has about 30 years of experience in the area of atmospheric chemistry.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor of Air Pollution Chemistry in Air Pollution Research Department, Environment and Climate Change Research Institute, National Research Centre, Egypt