Occupational Neurotoxicology

Download or read book Occupational Neurotoxicology written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2022-07-24 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Occupational Neurotoxicology, Volume Seven covers neurotoxicants and exposures to a variety of hazards in the workplace and how they can affect nervous functions in different ways. Metals and organic compounds, both at high level acute exposure and long-term low-level exposure can affect motor functions, cognition, behavior and neurosensory functions. Sections cover Oil leakage in aircraft, aerotoxic syndrome, Organic solvents, WTC neurotoxicities, Environmental intolerance, Pesticides, Carbon monoxide, Mercury Neurotoxicity in Gold Miners, and the Current evolution of neurobehavioral methods. - Provides updated information about exposure and neurotoxic outcomes - Includes indication on new tools for neurobehavioral assessment - Covers practical indications on preventive aspects