Wastewater-Based Epidemiology for the Assessment of Human Exposure to Environmental Pollutants



Dehghani MH^{1, 2} ; Karri RR³ ; Rousis N^{4, 5} ; Gracialor E⁶
Source: Wastewater-Based Epidemiology for the Assessment of Human Exposure to Environmental Pollutants Published:2023

Abstract

Wastewater-based Epidemiology for the Assessment of Human Exposure to Environmental Pollutants discusses wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) and its use in risk assessment and monitoring of human exposure to hazardous pollutants and pathogens. The book explores the health impacts of organic and inorganic pollutants from pesticides, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, phthalates, personal care products, and endocrine disruptors in the wastewater environment. The book examines the application of wastewater-based epidemiology in determining health risk and exposure to infectious diseases caused by viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, parasites, and bacteria. Other topics include detection techniques, sampling techniques, analytical methods, biomarkers, and the use of biosensors in wastewater-based epidemiology studies. © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.