Provides an introduction to the basic principles and methods of environmental epidemiology. Chapters are arranged in four sections covering nomenclature and the design and interpretation of epidemiological studies; toxicology and toxicological risk assessment; applications of epidemiological methods in humans studies; and the unique constraints of epidemiological research. Case studies of both organic and inorganic pollutants demonstrate the application of the principles and illustrate the most up-to-date techniques, current thinking, and controversies.
