Environmental Health Hazards and Social Justice Geographical Perspectives on Race and Class Disparities |
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| Author:
| Margai, Florence |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84407-825-7 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2010 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $65.99 |
Book Description:
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This book provides geographic perspectives and approaches for use in assessing the distribution of environmental health hazards and disease outcomes among disadvantaged population groups. Estimates suggest that about 40% of the global burden of disease is attributable to exposures to biological and chemical pathogens in the physical environment. With todays rapid rate of globalization these hazardous health effects are likely to increase, with low income and underrepresented...
More DescriptionThis book provides geographic perspectives and approaches for use in assessing the distribution of environmental health hazards and disease outcomes among disadvantaged population groups. Estimates suggest that about 40% of the global burden of disease is attributable to exposures to biological and chemical pathogens in the physical environment. With todays rapid rate of globalization these hazardous health effects are likely to increase, with low income and underrepresented communities facing even greater risks.