Air Pollutants in the Context of One Health : Fundamentals, Sources, and Impacts

This book reviews air pollutants and their effects on human health, biodiversity, and environmental quality in the context of the One Health framework. Written by experts in the field, the book covers topics such as natural and anthropogenic sources of air pollutants, air pollutants classification based on their chemical composition, physical properties, and origins, and consequences of air pollution on ecosystems, wildlife, and human communities. In this book, readers will find a detailed examination of pollutants, such as particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and greenhouse gases, and will learn about the mechanisms by which pollutants impact, for instance, the respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems. The book highlights the need for understanding the different pollutants and their One Health effects as a foundation for developing effective regulations, emission controls, cleaner technologies, and promoting lifestyle changes. The book also offers a global perspective on air pollution, and discusses the disproportionate impacts of air pollution on vulnerable populations. In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), specifically SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), this book takes a focused approach to the One Health implications of various air pollutants and is an important contribution to the global effort to mitigate the impact of air pollution on human health, biodiversity security, and environmental quality. Together with its companion work “Sustainable Strategies for Air Pollution Mitigation”, this book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, policymakers, and anyone seeking a comprehensive perspective on this critical environmental and public health challenge.

Dr. Sylvester Izah is a distinguished faculty member at Bayelsa Medical University in Yenagoa, Nigeria. Dr. Izah holds dual Ph.D. in Public Health, and Applied Microbiology and Environmental Health, an M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology, and a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from Niger Delta University, Nigeria. In addition to his teaching role, he holds the position of Assistant Director of Academic Planning, Research, and Innovations at the university. Dr. Izah is a licensed Environmental Health Specialist in Nigeria. His expertise spans various disciplines, and he has a particular focus on Sustainable Human-Environmental Health Interactions. This broad area of study involves the assessment and management of air, soil, and water quality, as well as toxicology, hygiene, sanitation, food science, waste management, biodiversity, and sustainability. Dr. Izah's academic prowess is highlighted by an impressive research and publication portfolio, which includes more than 300 peer-reviewed publications. His work extends to the publication of edited books with renowned publishers such as Springer and Elsevier, contributions to book chapters in publications by Elsevier, Springer, and Taylor and Francis, as well as numerous journal articles.

Dr. Matthew Chidozie Ogwu is an Assistant Professor of Integrated Ecology and Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University, USA. He is an interdisciplinary academic with transdisciplinary skills and diverse convergence research interests (One Health and Eco Health) pertinent to the assessment of coupled human and natural as well as socio-ecological systems and has numerous awards, research grants, and scholarships to his name. Dr. Ogwu serves on the board of and as a reviewer for many peer-reviewed journals. He continues to volunteer his time and skills to promote sustainable development.

Dr. Abbas Shahsavani holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Health Engineering with a focus on dust storms and air pollution, an M.Sc. in Environmental Health Engineering, and a B.Sc. in Environmental Health Engineering from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Since 2016, he has served as the head of the Air Health and Climate Change Department at the Ministry of Health of the Islamic Republic of Iran. His primary area of expertise lies in studying the health effects of air pollution, dust storms, and climate change on human health.

He also works as the research assistant of the air quality and climate change research center of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.

Dr. Abbas Shahsavani currently serves as a lecturer at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran. He has an outstanding research and publication record in various fields, including air pollution, indoor air pollution, climate change, environmental health, risk assessment, toxicology, microplastics, health impact assessment, biofuels, and dust storm studies. So far, Dr. Shahsavani has been the supervisor and consultant of more than 30 master's theses and 10 specialized Ph.D theses in the research field of air pollution and the health effects of air pollutants. Dr. Shahsavani has published over 110 peer-reviewed articles, including journal articles, book chapters, and an edited book.