Series Preface.
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
Acronyms and Abbreviations.
1. Introduction.
1.1. Factors affecting health.
1.2. The system of interest.
1.3. The aircraft.
1.4. Design considerations.
1.5. Summary.
2. Some 'minor' ailments.
2.1. Introduction.
2.2. Some common conditions of air travel.
3. Air quality.
3.1. The atmosphere.
3.2. Aircraft environments.
3.3. Environmental control systems.
3.4. Health issues.
3.5. System implications.
3.6. Request for further information.
4. Deep vein thrombosis.
4.1. Introduction.
4.2. The environment.
4.3. Aircraft environments.
4.4. The system.
4.5. Health issues.
4.6. System implications.
5. Noise and vibration.
5.1. The environment.
5.2. Aircraft environment.
5.3 Health issues.
5.4. System implications.
6. Radiation effects.
6.1. The environment.
6.2. The aircraft environment.
6.3. Aircraft systems.
6.4. Health issues.
6.5. System implications.
6.6. Future developments.
7. Back and neck injury.
7.1. Back pain.
7.2. Neck strain.
7.3. Commercial aircraft issues.
7.4. Lumbar Support.
7.5. Advice for passengers.
8. Some military issues.
8.1. The cockpit environment.
8.2. Effects of acceleration.
8.3. Pressure oxygen breathing & hypoxia.
9. Workstation use.
9.1. The environment.
9.2. Aircraft environments.
9.3. The system.
9.4. Health issues.
9.5. System implications.
10. Regulation and control of risks to health.
10.1. General.
10.2. Legislative framework.
10.3. Summary of legal threats.
10.4. Issues rising.
11. The design process.
11.1. The control of risk.
11.2. Design.
11.3. Application.
11.4. Feedback.
12.Summary and conclusions.
12.1. Integration effects.
12.2. Predisposition.
12.3. Domestic circumstances.
12.4. Comparison with general public health conditions.
12.5. Serious conditions.
12.6. Advice to industry.
12.7. Advice to operators.
12.8. Advice to travellers.
12.9. What can be done?
12.10. Finally.
Bibliography.
Index.
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