Hazardous Air Pollutants: Case Studies from Asia

Hazardous Air Pollutants: Case Studies from Asia explores the public health problems caused by high concentrations of air pollution in Asian countries,including China, Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Korea. The book is divided into two sections, with each chapter focusing on one country and summarizing key aspects such as geography, meteorology, economics, demographics, sources of air pollution, epidemiological findings, and biological mechanisms. The first section assesses exposure and risk, while the second section introduces new fields of air pollution research, vehicle emission regulations, coal energy generation, and climate change.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 14 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Hazardous Air Pollutants: Case Studies from Asia delves into the profound impact of high air pollution levels on numerous Asian countries, resulting in a range of public health issues that include cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, increased mortality, and impaired mental health. The contributors to this comprehensive book possess firsthand research experience in addressing the health problems caused by air pollution in the countries under discussion. These countries include China, Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Korea.

The book is organized into two sections. The first section focuses on each country individually, providing a comprehensive summary of various key aspects that contextualize public health issues within them. These aspects encompass geography, meteorology, economics, demographics, sources of air pollution, epidemiological findings, biological mechanisms, and assessments of exposure and risk within each country.

The first section also evaluates the extent of exposure and the associated risks in each country. The second section introduces emerging areas of air pollution research, such as the impact of vehicle emission regulations, the consequences of coal energy generation, and the effects of climate change. Presented in a concise and systematic manner, this book offers a timely and comprehensive overview of air pollution levels, health findings, and air quality policies in Asian countries. It deepens our understanding of the detrimental effects of air pollution on public health in Asia and serves as a valuable foundation for future research and policy endeavors.

Weight: 370g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032340029