Geology, one of the basic natural sciences, is proving to be of outstanding importance in solving problems relating to: <UL> <LI>agriculture</LI> <LI>exploitation of the Earth's mineral resources</LI> <LI>environmental issues</LI> <LI>soil preservation</LI> <LI>water</LI> <LI>energy and other resources</LI> <LI>protection against natural disasters (landslides, floods, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes) as well as human health.</LI> </UL> The main objective of the book Medical Geology: Effects of Geological Environments on Human Health is to show how the geological environment affects human health and to explore preventative methods for improvement.<P> This monograph consists of the following five segments: <UL> <LI>Introduction</LI> <LI>Geological and other factors and their influence on the human health </LI> <LI>Subject, tasks and methods of geomedical discipline</LI> <LI>Regional medical geology</LI> <LI>Applied medical geology</LI> </UL> The topics covered in this book will be of interest to a wide circle of readers, including geologists, doctors, biologists, ecologists, planners and many others who are dedicated to the quality and protection of human health.