
Environmental Impacts on Reproductive Health and Fertility
$273.14
- Hardcover
262 pages
- Release Date
28 January 2010
Summary
Silent Threats: Environmental Impacts on Reproductive Health and Fertility
Many reproductive and developmental health problems are caused by exposure to chemicals that are widely dispersed in our environment. These problems include infertility, miscarriage, poor pregnancy outcomes, abnormal fetal development, early puberty, endometriosis, and diseases and cancers of reproductive organs.
The compelling nature of the collective science has resulted in recognition of a new fiel…
Book Details
ISBN-13: | 9780521519526 |
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ISBN-10: | 0521519527 |
Author: | Tracey J. Woodruff, Sarah J. Janssen, Louis J. Guillette, Jr, Jr, Linda C. Giudice |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
Format: | Hardcover |
Number of Pages: | 262 |
Release Date: | 28 January 2010 |
Weight: | 730g |
Dimensions: | 253mm x 194mm x 15mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“This is a leading book in the exploding field of the study of environmental impacts. Physicians, scientists, policy makers, and epidemiologists interested in this topic should read this book, not only because of the number of experts who contribute, but also because of the vast amount of information they provide. While other books may focus on animal studies and the search for a mechanism of toxicity, this one focuses more on evidence from human studies, which makes it a standout book for its audience.”–Doody’s Review Service
About The Author
Tracey J. Woodruff
Tracey J. Woodruff is Associate Professor and Director, Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
Sarah Janssen is Staff Scientist, Natural Resources Defense Council and Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
Louis J. Guillette Jr is Distinguished Professor of Biology, Department of Biology, University of Florida, Florida, USA.
Linda C. Giudice is Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, and the Robert B. Jaffe, MD Endowed Professor in the Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
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