This resource contains information about the health effects of exposure to harmful substances in the environment and explains the links between environmental exposure and specific diseases, with information on seven areas, including airborne and waterborne hazards, radiation, and biological hazards. A glossary and lists of environmental agencies and advocate groups, hotlines, and Web sites are included. Material is drawn from documents and excerpts from publications issued by federal agencies and private organizations. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)