Environmental and Occupational Medicine [Hardcover]

William N. Rom (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0316755788 | ISBN-13: 978-0316755788 | Publication Date: September 15, 1998 | Edition: Third

Hailed by JAMA as "the best single-volume text on the subject," this classic is now in its thoroughly updated, expanded Third Edition. In 136 chapters written by more than 150 expert contributors, the book provides encyclopedic coverage of the history, causes, prevention, and treatment of environmental and occupational diseases.The Third Edition features new chapters on molecular carcinogenesis, biological markers, genetic susceptibility to environmentally-induced diseases, and molecular mechanisms of asthma and particle-induced lung disease. Full consideration is given to recently recognized occupational diseases and hazards such as occupational tuberculosis, toxic liver disorders and endocrine disruptions, multiple chemical sensitivities, carpal tunnel syndrome, hazards of the petroleum refining industry, sleep disorders, and sick building syndrome. Environmental concerns addressed include acid rain, PCBs in aquatic environments, and Persian Gulf War health issues. This edition also includes chapters on low back pain, biomechanics, respirators, and managed care and occupational health.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1880 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Third edition (September 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316755788
• ISBN-13: 978-0316755788
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 2.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,054,750 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A standard in Occup & Envir Med, February 18, 2001

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This review is from: Environmental and Occupational Medicine (Hardcover)

The most clinical and diagnostic of the major works in Occupational & Environmental Medicine. The text includes all the usual (and necessary) approaches to cover this topic: - disease by organ system - disease by chemical / physical cause - disease by industry / business sector

Includes necessary components on ethics and advocacy. Not as program-focussed as other works which seem designed to support medical directors more than diagnostic clinicians.