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Environmental Health Literacy Update - New Evidence, Methodologies and Perspectives
Summary
This edited volume compiles new research and perspectives on environmental health literacy, with chapters covering microplastic pollution, plastic impacts on children's health, air quality, and environmental justice. Rather than reporting a single study, it offers a broad update on how communities and researchers are building the knowledge needed to address environmental health threats. The inclusion of microplastic pollution as a central topic reflects the field's growing recognition of plastics as a significant public health concern.
Authored by contributors from diverse backgrounds, this book compiles new evidence, methodologies, and perspectives to redefine the environmental health literacy paradigm, aiming to enhance the well-being of current and future generations. Explore critical topics, from the impact of plastics on child health to the significance of environmental studies on microplastic pollution. The exploration extends to using new online databases to identify environmental justice issues and intriguing studies focused on emerging countries, covering topics such as air quality in hospitals, communicable diseases, and urban waste challenges. The journey culminates in a thought-provoking perspective chapter applying the groundbreaking Affordance-based Reverse Systems Engineering approach, adding a unique dimension to the book's overarching theme. This book is not merely a collection of insights; it is a manifesto for a healthier and more sustainable world.
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