Incremental unit risk estimate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005765",
  "term": "Incremental unit risk estimate",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A quantitative measure of the additional risk of an adverse health effect, such as cancer, per unit increase in exposure to a hazardous substance. This estimate is derived from dose-response relationships and is used in risk assessment to evaluate the impact of environmental contaminants. It is expressed as a probability per unit concentration, for example, per microgram per cubic meter.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "population"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 899 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/incremental-unit-risk-estimate/"
}