Risk Assessment (human health)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-024358",
  "term": "Risk Assessment (human health)",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The evaluation of scientific information on the hazardous properties of environmental agents (hazard characterization), the dose-response relationship (dose-response assessment), and the extent of human exposure to those agents (exposure assessment). The product of the risk assessment is a statement regarding the probability that populations or individuals so exposed will be harmed and to what degree (risk characterization).",
  "subject": "Health and safety",
  "references": [
    "Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/risk-assessment-human-health/"
}