Dublin Core
Title
Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Public Health: Progress and Current Challenges
Subject
Public health
Description
Over the past decade, coastal and freshwater systems in the U.S. and worldwide have experienced an apparent increase in the frequency and geographic distribution of harmful algal blooms (HABs). These blooms can adversely affect both public health and ecosystem health. Toxin-producing HABs can accumulate in drinking and recreational waters and in foods of aquatic origin such as fish and seafood. Human and animal health risks include exposure to the toxins through eating contaminated food or drinking or swimming in contaminated water. Because of these potential public health risks, several countries and U.S. states have developed monitoring programs and guidelines for drinking and recreational water quality to protect public health. This special issue will present research papers and reviews on various aspects of public health and environmental responses to harmful algal blooms.
Creator
Lesley V. D’Anglada
Elizabeth D. Hilborn
Lorraine C. Backer
Source
https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/49119
Publisher
MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Date
2016
Contributor
Sukma Kartikasari
Rights
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Textbooks
Identifier
ISBN: 9783038421559, 9783038421566
Coverage
Public Health