Individual risk
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-005790
The probability that a specific person will experience an adverse health effect due to exposure to a hazardous substance or situation. This assessment considers the likelihood of exposure and the severity of the potential outcome. It is often expressed as a numerical probability over a lifetime.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-005790 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1244 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153) |
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