Environmental Geochemistry and Health. Theory, methods and applications

The present volume, Environmental Geochemistry and Health, was conceived in response to the urgent need for a deeper understanding of the intricate relationships between geochemical processes and their implications for ecosystems and human well-being. In recent decades, the intensification of anthropogenic pressures, including mining activities, industrial emissions, and the widespread use of agrochemicals, has led to the mobilisation and redistribution of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) within the environment, often with poorly understood consequences for health.