Environment Pollutants and Women’s Health

Countless studies reveal that women and children are worst victim of environmental degradation. Although men and women look similar, but effect of pollutants on them is quite different. The male only effect of pollutant, known till date is reduction in sperm count. But, there is a long list of female only effects of pollutants ranging from early onset of puberty to breast cancer. The studies have also revealed that during high pollution days, rate of death of women remain high compared to men. Pregnant women, if exposed to pollutants, pass the toxic effects to unborn babies. In this book, author has tried to explain the basic health problems due to environmental degradation and its specific effects on women and children in detail.