Medical Geology: En route to One Health

Medical Geology is a branch of geology that studies the impact of environmental factors on human health, focusing on exposure to macro- and micronutrients in the geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. It helps in understanding the relationship between the geological environment and human health, aiding in individual medical cases and addressing global medical inequality.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 03 April 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Medical geology is a crucial field that delves into the intricate relationship between the geological environment and human health. It explores the profound impact of environmental factors on the well-being of individuals and communities. By examining the exposure to both macro- and micronutrients in the geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere, including soil, water, and airborne dust, medical geology sheds light on how these elements can either positively or negatively influence human growth, development, and overall health.

This emerging field offers valuable insights that can aid in individual medical cases as well as in assessing and addressing disproportionately impacted communities and tackling global medical inequality.

Medical Geology: En route to One Health, one of the first books to delve into this critical subject, summarizes recent research in medical geology and serves as an introduction to the multidisciplinary One Health methodology. This approach unites medical, geological, and environmental insights to address public health challenges effectively.

Within the pages of Medical Geology, readers will find a comprehensive explanation of how the environment influences nutrient availability. Case studies are presented to illustrate the well-documented links between endemic diseases and environmental conditions, providing valuable insights into the complex interplay between the two.

A systematic analysis of the causes of essential element deficiencies in different world regions is also provided, shedding light on the factors contributing to these deficiencies and their potential impacts on human health.

For advanced students, medical professionals, environmental researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex relationship between the geological environment and human health, Medical Geology is an essential overview of the field. It provides a comprehensive foundation for further exploration and understanding of this vital subject.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 10 x 10 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119867340