Description
Book SynopsisA Proactive Approach to Improving and Protecting the Environment
The accumulation of pharmaceuticals in the environment is a growing concern, the magnitude of which has not been determined, yet cannot be ignored. Touting the benefits of research and discovery as it relates to a pharmaceutical presence in the environment, Pharmaceutical Accumulation in the Environment: Prevention, Control, Health Effects, and Economic Impact explores ways to effectively minimize the harmful impact of environmental contaminants. It considers current practice in the field, provides a historical reference, and presents effective methods for detecting and containing low levels of environmental contaminants. It also offers practical suggestions for mobilizing private and public resources.
Discusses Health Impacts and Risks to Humans and Other Living Species
The contributors of this work consider important environmental contaminants t
Trade Review
The accumulation of pharmaceuticals in the environment has been an issue of continued concern… The present title reflects the magnitude of the problem that requires further attention and research efforts. … the text proposes advancements and applications that can help control the accumulation of pharmaceuticals and improve the environment. It serves as a resource for those in the pharmaceutical industries, personal care product industries and related areas; scientists and researchers in related areas; as well as environmental protection agencies and managers."
—International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2015
"… offers a largely American perspective on the problems of pharmaceuticals in drinking water. One of the key issues addressed is the health impacts of pharmaceuticals, including antibiotic resistance. … a very timely addition to the literature on this topic. It provides a complete overview of the presence and fate of pharmaceuticals in the environment, their health impacts, and environmental risks posed by them, and proposes remediation technologies for removing pharmaceutical residues from wastewater. The book is written by well-known experts in the field."
—Anal Bioanal Chem, 2015
The accumulation of pharmaceuticals in the environment has been an issue of continued concern… The present title reflects the magnitude of the problem that requires further attention and research efforts. … the text proposes advancements and applications that can help control the accumulation of pharmaceuticals and improve the environment. It serves as a resource for those in the pharmaceutical industries, personal care product industries and related areas; scientists and researchers in related areas; as well as environmental protection agencies and managers."
—International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2015
"… offers a largely American perspective on the problems of pharmaceuticals in drinking water. One of the key issues addressed is the health impacts of pharmaceuticals, including antibiotic resistance. … a very timely addition to the literature on this topic. It provides a complete overview of the presence and fate of pharmaceuticals in the environment, their health impacts, and environmental risks posed by them, and proposes remediation technologies for removing pharmaceutical residues from wastewater. The book is written by well-known experts in the field."
—Anal Bioanal Chem, 2015
Table of ContentsIntroduction. An Insight into the Discovery of the Contamination of the Environment and Drinking Water by Pharmaceuticals. Presence and Fate of Pharmaceuticals in the Environment and in Drinking Water. Occurrence, Effects, and Methods for Antibiotics and Illicit Drugs in the Environment. Detection of Pharmaceuticals in the Environment: History of Use as a Forensic Tool. Health Impact of Pharmaceuticals in the Environment and in Drinking Water: Potential for Human and Environmental Risk. Health Impact of Pharmaceuticals in the Environment and in Drinking Water: Analysis and Research Needs. Effect of Antibiotics on Biological Wastewater Treatment Processes. Wastewater Pharmaceuticals Minimization: Analysis of Opportunities and Costs. Conclusions and Recommendations, Research Opportunities, and Implementation of Measures to Control Environmental Pharmaceuticals.
