Pharmaceuticals have become the focus of attention of government agencies and academic researchers throughout the world due to their appearance in surface waters. This book describes how pharmaceuticals and/or endocrine active compounds gain entry into the aquatic ecosystem and provides insight on the effects of some compounds on specific organisms, and discusses the potential risks involved for the whole ecosystem. In addition, it presents the latest views and developments regarding legal requirements for assessing the ...
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Pharmaceuticals have become the focus of attention of government agencies and academic researchers throughout the world due to their appearance in surface waters. This book describes how pharmaceuticals and/or endocrine active compounds gain entry into the aquatic ecosystem and provides insight on the effects of some compounds on specific organisms, and discusses the potential risks involved for the whole ecosystem. In addition, it presents the latest views and developments regarding legal requirements for assessing the environmental risk of pharmaceuticals.
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