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Equip yourself to navigate environmental health with this essential resource that integrates fundamentals with cutting-edge applications and research to provide a definitive guide on how chronic exposure to modern pollutants shapes human biological outcomes and regulatory policy. Environmental toxicology, as a field, has evolved significantly in response to the increasing awareness of how environmental contaminants affect human health. Historically, the focus was primarily on acute poisoning events and high-level exposures, but contemporary research emphasizes chronic low-level exposures and their subtle, yet significant, health effects. This book is a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationships between environmental contaminants and their effects on human health. It delves deeply into the various types of pollutants present in our environment and examines how these contaminants interact with biological systems. Through detailed discussions on exposure pathways, toxicokinetics, and the mechanisms by which environmental toxicants exert their effects, the book covers a broad spectrum of toxicants, including heavy metals, pesticides, endocrine disruptors, and emerging contaminants like nanomaterials and microplastics. The book also includes advanced discussions on the latest research methodologies and technologies in toxicology, such as omics technologies, in vitro and in vivo models, and computational toxicology. Additionally, it addresses the regulatory frameworks and policies that govern environmental health standards, offering insights into risk assessment and management practices. By combining comprehensive coverage of fundamental concepts with discussions of cutting-edge research and future directions, this book serves as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the ongoing and future challenges of environmental toxicology and its implications for human health.

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Author:   Ashish Kumar (Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences) ,  Veer Singh (Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences) ,  Maulin P. Shah (Industrial Wastewater Research Lab at Enviro Technology Ltd.)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   Wiley-Scrivener
ISBN:  

9781394399826

ISBN 10:   1394399820
Pages:   544
Publication Date:   26 March 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
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Table of Contents

Preface xxv Acknowledgement xxvii 1 Introduction to Environmental Toxicology and Human Health 1 Ridam Dhiman, Nancy Setia, Hargun Kaur, Harshika Joshi, Harish Chandra Joshi and Gaurav Pant 1.1 Introduction 2 1.2 Sources of Environmental Toxins 6 1.3 Types of Pollutants 9 1.4 Environmental Exposure Pathways 9 1.5 Health Effects of Environmental Toxins 13 1.6 Current and Emerging Issues in Environmental Toxicology 16 1.7 Conclusion 19 2 Sources and Types of Environmental Contaminants 27 Priya Shukla, Pradeep Srivastava and Abha Mishra 2.1 Introduction 28 2.2 Emerging Contaminants and Associated Health Hazards 29 2.3 Hazardous Pollution Containing Colors and Dyes 33 2.4 Techniques for Detecting and Quantifying ECs 34 2.5 Technologies for Treatment 35 2.6 Conclusion 39 3 Air Pollution: Sources, Toxic Impacts, and Strategies for Reduction 45 Rajal Dave and Abhijeet Joshi 3.1 Introduction 46 3.2 Source of Pollution 48 3.3 Critical Air Pollutants and Their Impact on Human Health 51 3.4 Toxicology of Air Pollution 61 3.5 Risk Factors and Preventive Measures Associated with Health Damage Associated with Air Pollution 65 3.6 Indoor Air Pollution Prevention Control Strategies 66 3.7 Conclusion 69 4 Air Pollution: Health Impacts and Environmental Challenges 73 Ulfat Jan and Navida Akhter 4.1 Introduction 74 4.2 Toxicology of Air Pollution 75 4.3 Conclusions and Recommendations 79 5 Natural and Anthropogenic Source of Air Pollution, and Mechanism of Toxicity 81 Kaustav Dasgupta, Avik Banerjee and Shikha Kumari 5.1 Introduction 82 5.2 Overview of Sources 83 5.3 Global and Local Impacts 84 5.4 Types of Air Pollutants 86 5.5 Mechanisms of Impact on Human Health 91 5.6 Vulnerable Populations 100 5.7 Global Burden of Disease 103 5.8 Mitigation and Public Health Interventions 105 5.9 Conclusion 107 6 Recent Updates in Water Contaminants 113 Ananya Dave, Pratham Prasad and Shikha Kumari 6.1 Introduction 114 6.2 Overview of Water Contamination 114 6.3 Types of Water Contaminants 117 6.4 Health Risks Associated with Water Contaminants 121 6.5 Vulnerable Populations 126 6.6 Case Studies 128 6.7 Mitigation Strategies 131 6.8 Emerging Technologies 138 6.9 Conclusion 142 7 Sources of Water Contaminants: Toxic Impacts and Remediation Approaches 145 Harshvadan Patel 7.1 Introduction 146 7.2 Types of Water Contaminants 147 7.3 Sources of Water Contamination 152 7.4 Pathways of Exposure 155 7.5 Health Impacts of Water Contaminants 156 7.6 Mitigation Strategies 157 7.7 Conclusion 158 8 Soil Pollution: Sources of Pollution and Bioremediation Pollutants from Contaminated Soil 163 Pooja Dhiman, Anita Rani and Ranjna Chauhan 8.1 Introduction 164 8.2 Sources of Soil Pollution 165 8.3 Effect of Soil Pollution on the Health of Human Beings 169 8.4 Soil Pollutant Remediation Techniques 169 8.5 Decision of Appropriate Remediation Strategy 184 8.6 Conclusion 191 9 Hazardous Health Impacts of Soil Pollution 199 Sujata Rathi and Deepak Kumar 9.1 Introduction 200 9.2 Soil: A Natural Ecosystem 202 9.3 Soil and Human Health 203 9.4 Main Threats to Soil Health and Their Deleterious Impacts on Human Health 206 9.5 Strategies and Practices for Healthy Soil for Healthy Human 218 9.6 Acknowledgement 219 10 Heavy Metals Contamination: Exposure and Remediation Methods 229 Mamta Bisht, Manoj Shrivastava, Pooja L.R., Priyanka Meena and Shemeem Shah 10.1 Introduction 230 10.2 Exposure of Heavy Metals 231 10.3 Effect of Heavy Metals 234 10.4 Mechanisms of Heavy Metal Toxicity 242 10.5 Strategies for Managing Heavy Metal Toxicity 244 10.6 Conclusion 247 11 Toxicity of Heavy Metals 257 Priyanka Yadav, Diksha Singh, Shivani Mishra, Kusum Yadav, Ravi Yadav, Alok Das, Gyanendra Tripathi and Ashish 11.1 Introduction 257 11.2 Major Sources of the Heavy Metal Exposure 259 11.3 Common Heavy Metals Along with Their Toxicity 260 11.4 Health Effects of Heavy Metal Exposure 264 11.5 Conclusion 265 12 Silent Killers: The Impact of Heavy Metal Contamination on Human Health 267 Rajni Lasyal and Brijesh Chauhan 12.1 Introduction 268 12.2 Sources of Heavy Metal Contamination 269 12.3 Pathways of Exposure 275 12.4 Biological Impact on Human Health 278 12.5 Detection and Monitoring 283 12.6 Health Risk Assessment and Management 286 12.7 Global Perspectives and Future Challenges 291 12.8 Conclusion 295 12.9 Acknowledgment 296 13 Pesticides as Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals: Effects on Human Health and Environment 301 Ivan Aranha 13.1 Introduction 302 13.2 Pesticide Use in Agriculture 304 13.3 Impact of Pesticides on the Endocrine System 306 13.4 Reproductive Health Risks of Pesticides 308 13.5 Common Pesticide EDCs 310 13.6 Conclusions 312 14 Pesticide Contamination: Classification and Adverse Effects on Human Health 317 Neeraj Kumar, Piyus K. Pathak, Girish C. Sharma, Om Prakash, Rayeesh Ahmad Bhat and Arti Sharma 14.1 Introduction 318 14.2 History of Pesticides 319 14.3 Definition and Application of Pesticides 321 14.4 Types or Classification of Pesticides 322 14.5 Pesticide's Adverse Effects on Human Health 327 14.6 Remedial Measures 329 14.7 Conclusion 330 15 Pesticide Contamination in Soil and Water: Type of Pesticide, Route of Expose, and Its Toxic Impacts 335 Priyanka Yadav, Diksha Singh, Shivani Mishra, Kusum Yadav, Ravi Yadav, Alok Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Ashish and Alvina Farooqui 15.1 Introduction 336 15.2 Types of Pesticides 337 15.3 Pesticide Application Methods 340 15.4 Mechanisms of Pesticide Action 342 15.5 Exposure Pathways 342 15.6 Acute and Chronic Health Effects 345 15.7 Pesticide Regulation and Safety 345 15.8 Conclusion 346 16 Environmental Carcinogens and Cancer Risk 351 Santvana Tyagi, Brij Kishore Tiwari, Ali Akbar, Vaishnavi Srivastava, Richa Saxena and Dipti Bharti 16.1 Introduction 352 16.2 Types of Carcinogens 352 16.3 Mechanism of Carcinogenesis 353 16.4 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) 358 16.5 Water Pollution and Related Carcinogenic Hazards 361 16.6 Strategies for Prevention and Management 366 16.7 Conclusion 367 17 Nanomaterials: Environmental Presence and Health Effects 371 Misba Khan, Mariyam Rafi, Nisha Ali, Archana Vimal and Reena Vishvakarma 17.1 Introduction 372 17.2 Nanomaterials: Types and Properties 373 17.3 Environmental Presence and Fate of Nanomaterials 378 17.4 Toxic Effect of Nanomaterials on Human Health 386 17.5 Regulatory Framework and Guidelines to Attenuate Toxic Effects of Nanomaterials 395 17.6 Conclusion 397 18 Toxicity Impacts of Heavy Metals and Potential Bioremediation Techniques 407 Azad Yadav and Rajesh Dhankhar 18.1 Introduction 408 18.2 Toxicity of Heavy Metals 413 18.3 Bioremediation 419 18.4 Conclusion 426 19 Effect of Heavy Metal Pollution on Aquatic Microbiome 435 Khalid Umar Fakhri, Vani Sharma, Sugandh Kumar, Bhavya Trivedi, Durdana Yasin, Shiwali Bisht, Beenish Mirza, Syed Tauqeer Anwer, Ram Kumar Singh, Anil Kumar Mavi, Farhan Jalees Ahmad and Moshahid Alam Rizvi 19.1 Introduction 436 19.2 Sources of Heavy Metals 438 19.3 Mechanism of Heavy Metals Detoxification by Micro-Organisms 443 19.4 Factors Influencing Microbial Remediation of Heavy Metals 446 19.5 Microbial Sharing and Cohabitation 450 19.6 Behavioral and Environmental Factors 451 19.7 Implications for Human Health 452 19.8 Personalized Approaches and Precision Microbiome Modulation 452 19.9 The Role of Microbiomes in Heavy Metal Toxicity Gut Microbiome and Heavy Metal Absorption 456 19.10 Mitigation Strategies and Future Perspectives Bioremediation and Phytoremediation 456 19.11 Global Perspectives on the Human Gut Microbiome 457 19.12 Daily and Seasonal Rhythms: The Dynamic Nature of the Gut Microbiome 458 19.13 The Gut-Brain Axis and Social Behavior 461 19.14 Mechanisms Underlying Gut Microbiome Alterations Immune System Dysregulation 463 19.15 Implications for Patient Management and Recovery 464 19.16 Long-Term Health Implications 465 19.17 Future Research Directions 466 20 Future Directions in Environmental Toxicology and Health Research 477 Richa Gupta, Neeraj Choudhary, Meena Sorout, Richa Saxena and Punita Jain 20.1 Introduction 478 20.2 Advances in Research Models 479 20.3 Technological Innovations in Environmental Health Monitoring 481 20.4 Global Collaboration on Climate Change and Environmental Toxicology 485 20.5 Personalized Environmental Health 488 20.6 Risk Profile Adjustment 488 20.7 Building Targeted Interventions 489 20.8 Exploring the Exposome 490 20.9 Definition and Importance 491 20.10 Integration of Genetic and Environmental Data 492 20.11 Significance of Collaboration 494 20.12 Conclusion 497 Acknowledgment 498 Bibliography 498 About the Editors 503 Index 505

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Ashish Kumar, PhD is a Scientist and Head of the Department of Biochemistry at the Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences. With over 45 publications in prestigious international and national journals, Dr. Kumar has made significant contributions to the field of life sciences. His interdisciplinary work spans human diseases, treatment strategies, environmental factors influencing disease development, heavy metal toxicity, and the synthesis of composite nanoparticles. Veer Singh, PhD is a Department of Health Research Young Scientist in the Department of Biochemistry at the Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences. He has more than 44 publications in international journals and conferences, covering topics including wastewater treatment, biomass characterization, and environmental toxicity. His research focuses on synthesizing and characterizing eco-friendly materials from biological waste, isolating heavy metal-resistant bacteria, and developing innovative adsorbents. Maulin P. Shah, PhD is the Deputy General Manager of the Industrial Wastewater Research Lab at Enviro Technology Ltd. With more than 200 publications and extensive experience in editing books, he leads research initiatives and supervises postgraduate students in life sciences. His research delves into bacterial genetic adaptation, mechanisms for managing toxic substances, and the application of microbial processes in waste treatment.

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