Human Toxicology of Chemical Mixtures

Harold Zeliger

• Publisher: William Andrew
• Year: 2011
• Edition: 2
• eBook ISBN:
  9781437734645
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Toxicology

In this important reference work, Zeliger catalogs the known effects of chemical mixtures on the human body and also proposes a framework for understanding and predicting their actions in terms of lipophile (fat soluble) / hydrophile (water soluble) interactions. The author's focus is on illnesses that ensue following exposures to mixtures of chemicals that cannot be attributed to any one component of the mixture. In the first part the mechanisms of chemical absorption at a molecular and macromolecular level are explained, as well as the body's methods of defending itself against xenobiotic intrusion. Part II examines the sources of the chemicals discusssed, looking at air and water pollution, food additives, pharmaceuticals, etc. Part III, which includes numerous case studies, examines specific effects of particular mixtures on particular body systems and organs and presents a theoretical framework for predicting what the effects of uncharacterized mixtures might be. Part IV covers regulatory requirements and the need to adjust recommended exposure levels for products containing mixtures. It also contains recommendations on how to limit exposure to mixtures in the products we use and on how to limit release of mixtures into the environment. Providing brief summaries of each mixture and its effects, Zeliger provides a comprehensive reference, a jumping off point for professionals (with extensive chapter bibliographies) and an introduction to the topic for those studying traditional toxicology. Addressing many inadequately understood illnesses and conditions such as asthma, infertility and cancer, it will also be of interest to health professionals, environmental scientists and lawyers. - Presents a theoretical framework for predicting the effects of chemical mixtures for which no specific data exists (this predictive aspect is important due to the vast number of different potential chemical combinations – far too many to comprehensively catalog) - A quick and convenient source of hard to come by data on the rapidly developing field of chemical mixtures, for groups including chemists and engineers, toxicologists, health professionals and environmental scientists - New and updated material comprises over 30% of this timely new edition, which includes the latest research data alongside an expanded introduction to the science and art of predicting the toxicological properties of chemical mixtures

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Table of Contents
• Front-matter
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Preface to the Second Edition
• Preface to the First Edition
• List of Abbreviations
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Health Effects of Exposures to Chemical Mixtures
• 3. Absorption of Chemical Mixtures
• 4. Chemical Toxicology
• 5. Scope and Sources of Toxic Exposures
• 6. In Utero Exposure
• 7. Air Pollution
• 8. Water Pollution
• 9. Soil Pollution
• 10. Food
• 11. Chemicals In and Around the Home
• 12. Sick Building Syndrome
• 13. Industrial Exposure
• 14. Pesticides
• 15. Alcohol and Tobacco
• 16. Electromagnetic Radiation and Toxic Exposure
• 17. Respiratory System
• 18. Nervous System
• 19. Developmental Neurotoxicology
• 20. Autism
• 21. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• 22. Endocrine System
• 23. Toxic Infertility
• 24. Teratogens
• 25. Immune System
• 26. Chemical Sensitivity
• 27. Skin
• 28. Musculoskeletal System
• 29. Cardiovascular System
• 30. Liver
• 31. Kidneys
• 32. Cancer
• 33. Cancer Clusters
• 34. Nanotoxicology
• 35. Children
• 36. Childhood Cancer
• 37. Toxicology of Global Warming
• 38. Regulatory Requirements
• 39. Conclusions and Recommendations
• Index