Excess lifetime risk
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-010254
The additional or extra risk of developing cancer due to exposure to a toxic substance incurred over the lifetime of an individual.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-010254 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Health and safety |
| References | Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Glossary; EPA 2003 |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-010254",
"term": "Excess lifetime risk",
"field": "Environment",
"term_source": "Excess Lifetime Risk",
"definition": "The additional or extra risk of developing cancer due to exposure to a toxic substance incurred over the lifetime of an individual.",
"subject": "Health and safety",
"references": [
"Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Glossary; EPA 2003"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/excess-lifetime-risk/"
}
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