Environmental Pollution and the Brain

Sultan Meo

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CRC Press
29 January 2024

Neurosciences; Toxicology (non-medical); Cellular biology (cytology); Civil engineering, surveying & building; Environmental science, engineering & technology

Environmental pollution is an emerging global public health problem of both developing and developed nations. Such pollution is a major risk factor for many illnesses, including nervous system disorders. This book combines the highlights the effects of environmental pollution on brain biology. It will be a thorough overview of the pathophysiological and oxidative stress mechanisms and how environmental pollution affects the brain biology. The author discusses environmental pollution and brain development, memory, autism, hearing and vision loss and brain cancer. Several chapters address controversial topics such as the effect of Electromagnetic Field Radiation (RF-EMFR).

By: Sultan Meo
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032080031
ISBN 10: 1032080035
Pages: 324
Publication Date: 29 January 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1: Brain Biology Chapter 2: Environmental Pollution Chapter 3: The Journey of Pollutants from Environment to Brain Chapter 4: Environmental Pollution and Brain Development Chapter 5: Biology of Memory & Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Field Radiation Chapter 6: Autism Spectrum Disorder & Electromagnetic Field Radiation Chapter 7: Electromagnetic Field Radiation: A Risk to Develop Brain Cancer Chapter 8: Electromagnetic Field Radiation and Hearing Impairment Chapter 9: Electromagnetic Field Radiation: Vision Impairment Chapter 10: Environmental Pollution and Brain Damage

Prof. Dr. Sultan Ayoub Meo is Professor and Consultant in Clinical Physiology, Department of Physiology in the College of Medicine at King Saud University. He is credited with 10 books and over 185 scientific papers in peer reviewed journals. He the received King Saud University Excellency award in Medicine in 2017.

Reviews for Environmental Pollution and the Brain

"""This book offers readers the most thorough overview of all pathophysiologic and oxidative stress mechanisms relative to brain injury. This is a superb entry, and one that will require frequent updates given the dynamic nature of this field."" - John T. Pierce, MBBS(MD) PhD, Navy Environmental Health Center"