The Challenge of the Low Dose: Environmental Epidemiology and the Quest for Accurate Measurement

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
118 Seiten
2024
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-28140-1 (ISBN)
28,23 inkl. MwSt
The modern world is a tapestry woven with countless environmental influences. From the air we breathe to the water we drink, a constant interplay of chemicals, pollutants, and natural substances shapes our health. Environmental epidemiology seeks to understand this intricate dance, investigating the links between these exposures and the development of disease. Yet, a significant challenge arises when these exposures occur at low doses. Accurately measuring these subtle influences becomes paramount in untangling their potential health impacts.This essay delves into the complexities of low-dose exposures in environmental epidemiology. It explores the limitations of current measurement techniques, the inherent uncertainties associated with low-dose effects, and the critical role of methodological advancements in forging a path toward definitive conclusions.

Expertise: Environmental Epidemiology, Exposure Assessment, Low-Dose Effects Dr. Shalini is a recognized expert in environmental epidemiology, particularly the challenges associated with studying the health effects of low-level environmental exposures. Her work focuses on the critical need for accurate measurement in environmental epidemiology research. Dr. Shalini's research likely explores areas such as: The development and application of biomarkers for measuring low-dose environmental exposures Statistical methods for handling measurement error and uncertainty in dose-response relationships Designing and conducting epidemiological studies to investigate health risks from low-level exposures The challenges of causal inference in environmental health research The importance of accurate measurement for environmental risk assessment and public health policy

Erscheint lt. Verlag 6.7.2024
Verlagsort shankar road
Sprache englisch
Maße 155 x 234 mm
Gewicht 211 g
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Natur / Technik Natur / Ökologie
Naturwissenschaften Biologie Ökologie / Naturschutz
Schlagworte Biomarkers • environmental • Environmental Health • Epidemiological • exposures • health policy • Low-Level • Measurement • Methods • Statistical
ISBN-10 3-384-28140-3 / 3384281403
ISBN-13 978-3-384-28140-1 / 9783384281401
Zustand Neuware
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