Improving health-related risk assessments

The risk assessment approach to regulation is based on a quantitative calculation of the probabilities of an adverse health effect that results from human exposure to a toxic agent. In contrast the technology approach is based on requirements for using available technology for control of pollutants.

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Published in:Environmental science & technology 1988-07, Vol.22 (7), p.748-748
Main Author: Dowd, R M
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The risk assessment approach to regulation is based on a quantitative calculation of the probabilities of an adverse health effect that results from human exposure to a toxic agent. In contrast the technology approach is based on requirements for using available technology for control of pollutants.
ISSN:0013-936X
DOI:10.1021/es00172a601