The past, present, and future of soils and human health studies

The idea that human health is tied to the soil is not a new one. As far back as circa 1400 BC the Bible depicts Moses as understanding that fertile soil was essential to the well-being of his people. In 400 BC the Greek philosopher Hippocrates provided a list of things that should be considered in a...

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Main Authors: E. C. Brevik, T. J. Sauer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-01-01
Series:SOIL
Online Access:http://www.soil-journal.net/1/35/2015/soil-1-35-2015.pdf