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Tratado de Medicina del trabajo

  • 4th Edition
  • July 29, 2024
  • Fernando Gil Hernández
  • Spanish
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 8 4 - 1 3 8 2 - 7 8 3 - 4
Los 46 capítulos de los que consta el tratado han sido revisados y actualizados en profundidad; algunos se han fusionado, otros han sido redactados por autores distintos respecto de las ediciones previas y, por último, se ha añadido uno nuevo relativo a la salud laboral y la mujer, así como al impacto de las condiciones laborales sobre la fertilidad y el embarazo. Numerosos capítulos (accidente de trabajo y enfermedad profesional, incapacidad laboral, valoración del daño, derecho sanitario, derecho laboral, patologías emergentes, etc.) adquieren especial relevancia en torno a la pericial en salud ocupacional y prevención de riesgos laborales, de ahí su evidente utilidad práctica para los profesionales del Derecho Laboral o materias afines (graduados en Ciencias del Trabajo y técnicos en Prevención de Riesgos Laborales). Se han seleccionado aquellos temas relativos a la seguridad en el trabajo, la higiene industrial, la ergonomía y la psicosociología que mayor repercusión tienen en la génesis de las patologías. Así, este tratado se centra en la vigilancia de la salud, tarea por excelencia de los Servicios de Prevención para conseguir que las empresas sean más saludables. Tratado de Medicina del Trabajo resultará de especial interés para los residentes de Medicina y Enfermería del Trabajo, cuya formación se integra actualmente en las unidades multiprofesionales de medicina y enfermería del trabajo, y que desarrollarán su actividad en las empresas, las mutuas colaboradoras de la Seguridad Social o los Servicios de Prevención. Por todo ello, se incluyen la clásica patología laboral que afecta a los diferentes órganos y sistemas del organismo humano, la toxicología industrial y otros aspectos de interés en vigilancia de la salud, como son la genética aplicada a la salud laboral, la investigación en Medicina del Trabajo, los protocolos de vigilancia de la salud, y la documentación y la organización de la salud laboral en un Servicio de Prevención. Aborda, además, otras especialidades relacionadas con el medio laboral, como la reumatología o la cardiología, que aportan patologías de alta prevalencia entre la población trabajadora.

Wastewater-Based Epidemiology for the Assessment of Human Exposure to Environmental Pollutants

  • 1st Edition
  • July 30, 2023
  • Mohammad Hadi Dehghani + 3 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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  • eBook
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Wastewater-based Epidemiology for the Assessment of Human Exposure to Environmental Pollutants discusses wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) and its use in risk assessment and monitoring of human exposure to hazardous pollutants and pathogens. The book explores the health impacts of organic and inorganic pollutants from pesticides, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, phthalates, personal care products, and endocrine disruptors in the wastewater environment. The book examines the application of wastewater-based epidemiology in determining health risk and exposure to infectious diseases caused by viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, parasites, and bacteria. Other topics include detection techniques, sampling techniques, analytical methods, biomarkers, and the use of biosensors in wastewater-based epidemiology studies.

Oceans and Human Health

  • 2nd Edition
  • July 14, 2023
  • Lora Fleming + 6 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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  • eBook
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Oceans and Human Health: Opportunities and Impacts, Second Edition explores the inextricably interconnected and complex relationship between oceans and humans. Through the lens of the expanding oceans and human health meta-discipline, this work examines the many invaluable ecosystem services offered by oceans as well as the global anthropogenic impacts, and explores the associated risks and benefits to human health. Written and edited by an interdisciplinary team of experts, the book features international perspectives on the resources available to address these benefits and risks, including enhanced research, policy, and community engagement. The book concludes by examining the future of ocean stewardship and how global populations can unite to nurture and promote our life-enhancing relationship with oceans. This is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, communities, and industry specialists in marine sciences, public health, and international policy. 

The New Public Health

  • 4th Edition
  • January 21, 2023
  • Theodore H. Tulchinsky + 2 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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  • eBook
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**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Public Health**The New Public Health has established itself as a solid textbook throughout the world. Translated into seven languages, this work distinguishes itself from other public health textbooks, which are either highly locally oriented or, if international, lack the specificity of local issues relevant to students' understanding of applied public health in their own setting.Fully revised, the Fourth Edition of The New Public Health provides a unified approach to public health appropriate for graduate students and advance undergraduate students especially for courses in MPH, community health, preventive medicine, community health education programs, community health nursing programs. It is also a valuable resource for health professionals requiring an overview of public health.

Heat Exposure and Human Health in the Context of Climate Change

  • 1st Edition
  • November 19, 2022
  • Yuming Guo + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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  • eBook
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Heat Exposure and Human Health in the Context of Climate Change introduces the effects of heat on human health, especially in the context of climate change. The book utilizes case studies in addition to foundational knowledge and theory to demonstrate the epidemiological impact of heat, also presenting solutions for addressing this important public health issue. It is clearly organized to aid in understanding key questions such as why and how heat exposure impacts health, who are most vulnerable to heat exposure, and how to reduce the impacts of heat exposure. Providing guidance on public policy development as well as individual protection, this book is an interdisciplinary resource for researchers and policymakers in both public health and environmental science fields.

Environmental Applications of Microbial Nanotechnology

  • 1st Edition
  • October 26, 2022
  • Pardeep Singh + 4 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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  • eBook
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Environmental Applications of Microbial Nanotechnology: Emerging Trends in Environmental Remediation discusses emerging trends and recent advancements in environmental remediation. The book provides environmental applications of microbial nanotechnology that helps readers understand novel microbial systems and take advantage of recent advances in microbial nanotechnologies. It highlights established research and technology on microbial nanotechnology's environmental applications, moves to rapidly emerging aspects and then discusses future research directions. The book provides researchers in academia and industry with a high-tech start-up that will revolutionize the modern environmental applications of microbial nanotechnology research.

One Health

  • 1st Edition
  • April 27, 2022
  • Joana C. Prata + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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  • eBook
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One Health: Challenges for the 21st Century is a transdisciplinary approach to health, considering the interdependency of human, animal, and environmental health. This approach to health promotion and disease prevention calls for integrative and interdisciplinary cooperation. From zoonotic diseases to environmental degradation, this book introduces core concepts of the One Health approach by presenting focal key challenges. The objective of this book is not centered solely on epidemiologic interactions of infectious diseases but also on the environmental and ecological implications of current major threats. Written by international experts, the ten chapters provide a comprehensive approach consisting of core concepts, practical examples, and applications that align with key challenges to public health. Therefore, this book is a valuable resource for public health professionals, veterinarians, physicians, environmental researchers, policymakers, and other professionals who seek to understand the overarching complexities of health.

COVID-19 in the Environment

  • 1st Edition
  • September 22, 2021
  • Deepak Rawtani + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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  • eBook
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COVID-19 in the Environment: Impact, Concerns, and Management of Coronavirus highlights the research and technology addressing COVID-19 in the environment, including the associated fate, transport, and disposal. It examines the impacts of the virus at local, national, and global levels, including both positive and negative environmental impacts and techniques for assessing and managing them. Utilizing case studies, it also presents examples of various issues around handling these impacts, as well as policies and strategies being developed as a result. Organized into six parts, COVID-19 in the Environment begins by presenting the nature of the virus and its transmission in various environmental media, as well as models for reducing the transmission. Section 2 describes methods for monitoring and detecting the virus, whereas Sections 3, 4, and 5 go on to examine the socio-economic impact, the environmental impact and risk, and the waste management impact, respectively. Finally, Section 6 explores the environmental policies and strategies that have comes as a result of COVID-19, the implications for climate change, and what the long-term effects will be on environmental sustainability.

Environmental Resilience and Transformation in times of COVID-19

  • 1st Edition
  • May 18, 2021
  • A.L. Ramanathan + 5 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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  • eBook
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Environmental Resilience and Transformation in Times of COVID-19: Climate Change Effects on Environmental Functionality is a timely reference to better understand environmental changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated lockdowns. The book is organized into five themes: (1) environmental modifications, degradation, and human health risks; (2) water resources—planning, management, and governance; (3) air quality—monitoring, fate, transport, and drivers of socioenvironmental change; (4) marine and lacustrine environment; and (5) sustainable development goals and environmental justice. These themes provide an insight into the impact of COVID-19 on the environment and vice versa, which will help improve environmental management and planning, as well as influence future policies. Featuring many case studies from around the globe, this book offers a crucial examination of the intersectionality between climate, sustainability, the environment, and public health for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in environmental science.

Air Pollution, Climate, and Health

  • 1st Edition
  • April 14, 2021
  • Meng Gao + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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  • eBook
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Air Pollution, Climate and Health integrates the current understanding of the issues of air pollution, climate change and human health. The book provides a comprehensive overview of these issues to help readers gain a better understanding of how they interact and impact air quality and public health. Regional examples from across the globe include issues related to PM 2.5, haze, winter pollution, heat related mortality and aerosols. These issues are addressed utilizing current research and laboratory-based, observation-based, and modeling-based analysis. This is an essential resource for all professionals investigating the impacts of climate change or air pollution on human health.

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