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Medical Geology for Beginners / by Kirtikumar Randive, Pratik Godbole.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Randive, K. R.
- Series:
- SpringerBriefs in Medical Earth Sciences, 2523-3629
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Earth sciences.
- Geography.
- Toxicology.
- Environmental chemistry.
- Environmental health.
- Pollution.
- Earth and Environmental Sciences.
- Medical Toxicology.
- Environmental Chemistry.
- Environmental Health.
- Local Subjects:
- Earth and Environmental Sciences.
- Medical Toxicology.
- Environmental Chemistry.
- Environmental Health.
- Pollution.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (178 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed. 2025.
- Place of Publication:
- Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2025.
- Summary:
- This book is created for a diverse audience that includes geologists and Earth scientists studying the impacts of geological processes on human health, as well as health professionals and medical researchers interested in the environmental determinants of health. It is also a good reference for the environmental scientists and public health policymakers focused on sustainable practices and health risk mitigation. Additionally, undergraduate and postgraduate students, research scholars, and academicians in geosciences, environmental health, and related interdisciplinary fields will find this book valuable for their studies and research. Industry professionals in mining, environmental monitoring, and disaster management will benefit from the health insights provided. Furthermore, individuals working in Ayurveda and traditional medicine will discover valuable information on the therapeutic uses of geological materials. This book explores relationship between geology and human health, providing vital insights for professionals in both the geosciences and health sciences. It delves into how natural processes, materials, and anthropogenic activities influence human health, highlighting the critical role of Medical Geology in modern science and public health. Finally, as Professor Robert Finkleman narrates, “Medical Geology for Beginners provides an invaluable service to the science of medical geology and to anyone interested in this subject matter and especially to the young readers who may be inspired to pursue a career in medical geology”.
- Contents:
- Fundamentals of Medical Geology
- Trace Elements and Human Health
- Toxic Traits of Trace Element
- Geo-Diseases: An Introduction
- Geo-Pharmacy.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9783031827655
- 3031827651
- OCLC:
- 1504741066
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