This concisely written and easy-to-read resource provides timely information on emerging issues and valuable historical context that enables students to better understand a broad range of environmental health topics, from pollution to infectious diseases, natural disasters, and waste management.

Alphabetical list of entries -- Topical list of entries -- Preface -- Introduction to environmental health -- Environmental health: a historical perspective -- Entries: A-Z -- Appendix: Steps to reducing your environmental exposure.