Environmental Pollution and the Brain

Sultan Ayoub Meo

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Environmental pollution is an emerging global public health problem of both developing and developed nations. Such pollution is a major risk factor for many illnesses, including nervous system disorders. This book combines the highlights the effects of environmental pollution on brain biology. It will be a thorough overview of the pathophysiological and oxidative stress mechanisms and how environmental pollution affects the brain biology. The author discusses environmental pollution and brain development, memory, autism, hearing and vision loss and brain cancer. Several chapters address controversial topics such as the effect of Electromagnetic Field Radiation (RF-EMFR).

Book Details

Publisher: CRC Press
Publish Date: Dec 31st, 2021
Pages: 324
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 10.00in - 7.00in - 0.63in - 1.43lb
EAN: 9781032065090
Categories: • Neurology• Neuroscience• Mental Health

About the Author

Prof. Dr. Sultan Ayoub Meo is Professor and Consultant in Clinical Physiology, Department of Physiology in the College of Medicine at King Saud University. He is credited with 10 books and over 185 scientific papers in peer reviewed journals. He the received King Saud University Excellency award in Medicine in 2017.

Praise for this book

"This book offers readers the most thorough overview of all pathophysiologic and oxidative stress mechanisms relative to brain injury. This is a superb entry, and one that will require frequent updates given the dynamic nature of this field." - John T. Pierce, MBBS(MD) PhD, Navy Environmental Health Center