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OverviewAn evaluation of the risks to human health and the environment posed by exposure to 33 non-heterocyclic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), of which benzo[a]pyrene is the most intensively investigated. Compounds from this large class were selected for evaluation on the basis of abundant data documenting toxic effects, including carcinogenicity. More than 2000 references to literature are included. There are chapters discussing: the physical and chemical properties of PAH; sources of human and environmental exposure; data on the environmental behaviour of PAH; the environmental levels and human exposure, summarizing results from various studies; data on kinetics and metabolism; studies of toxic effects in laboratory animals; and health effects in humans. The report further concludes that PAH are almost certainly one of the carcinogenic agents responsible for lung cancers in cigarette smokers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: World Health Organization , International Program on Chemical Safety , Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of ChemicalsPublisher: World Health Organization Imprint: World Health Organization Volume: v. 202 Weight: 1.010kg ISBN: 9789241572026ISBN 10: 9241572027 Pages: 883 Publication Date: 01 December 1998 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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