Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ch. 1. Introduction and background -- Ch. 2. Ambient particulate matter -- Ch. 3. Asbestos and other mineral and vitreous fibers -- Ch. 4. Benzene -- Ch. 5. Carbon monoxide -- Ch. 6. Chromium -- Ch. 7. Diesel exhaust -- Ch. 8. Dioxins and dioxin-like chemicals -- Ch. 9. Drinking water disinfection -- Ch. 10. Environmental tobacco smoke -- Ch. 11. Food constituents, additives, and contaminants -- Ch. 12. Formaldehyde and other aldehydes -- Ch. 13. Indoor bioaerosol contaminants -- Ch. 14. Lead and compounds. Ch. 15. Human-made ionizing radiation and radioactivity: sources, levels, and effects -- Ch. 16. Mercury -- Ch. 17. Microwaves and electromagnetic fields -- Ch. 18. Nitrogen oxides -- Ch. 19. Noise: its effects and control -- Ch. 20. Ozone -- Ch. 21. Pesticides -- Ch. 22. Radon and daughters -- Ch. 23. Sulfur oxides: acidic aerosols and SOb2s -- Ch. 24. Trace elements: aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, and nickel -- Ch. 25. Ultraviolet radiation -- Ch. 26. Volatile organic compounds and the sick building syndrome -- Ch. 27. Perspectives on individual and community risks. Ch. 28. Reducing risks: an environmental engineering perspective -- Ch. 29. Clinical perspective on respiratory toxicology -- Ch. 30. Industrial perspectives: translating the knowledge base into corporate policies, programs, and practices for health protection. This authoritative text critically reviews current knowledge on human exposure to selected chemical agents and physical factors in the ambient environment. It provides up-to-date information and research for performing risk assessments.