Unit risk

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012439",
  "term": "Unit risk",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The estimated excess lifetime cancer risk per unit of exposure to a carcinogen, typically expressed as the probability of developing cancer from continuous exposure to a concentration of 1 microgram per cubic meter of air or 1 milligram per liter of water. This metric is used in quantitative risk assessment to characterize the carcinogenic potency of a substance. It provides a standardized measure for comparing the risks associated with different environmental contaminants.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1331 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/unit-risk/"
}