Health hazard

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005138",
  "term": "Health hazard",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The inherent potential of a chemical agent, physical agent, or mixture to cause adverse health effects in humans or animals. This property is independent of the dose or level of exposure and encompasses a spectrum of effects from acute toxicity to chronic outcomes like carcinogenicity or reproductive toxicity. A substance presents a health risk only when exposure occurs at a sufficient level to cause harm.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "health"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1234 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/health-hazard/"
}