Added risk

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000223",
  "term": "Added risk",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The incremental increase in the probability of an adverse health effect occurring in an exposed population compared to an unexposed population. This measure quantifies the additional risk attributable to a specific exposure, such as to a chemical or environmental factor. It is often used in risk assessment to determine the public health impact of a contaminant.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "exposed"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1161 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/added-risk/"
}