Assessing Human Health Risks From Chemically Contaminated Fish and Shellfish: A Guidance Manual; September, 1989 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780656704880: Assessing Human Health Risks From Chemically Contaminated Fish and Shellfish: A Guidance Manual; September, 1989 (Classic Reprint)

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Background information on available health risk assessment guidance and use of this manual is provided in the remainder of this introduction. An overview of risk assessment is provided in the following section, including a discussion of the distinction between risk assessrnent and risk management, and a review of their possible uses. The major steps of the risk assessment process recommended herein are described in subsequent sections. Guidance is provided on mathematical models used to estimate chemical exposure and risk. Sources of information on toxic chemicals and model variables are noted. Finally, suggestions for presentation of risk assessment results are provided and uncertain ties are summarized.

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