Human risk assessment of carcinogens from an administrative perspective.
For evaluation of the carcinogenic potency of an environmental chemical or a mixture of chemicals, epidemiological or workplace studies, animal studies, and in vitro tests are the three major strategies used. Asbestos fibers and 1,2-dichloroethane are chosen as examples. They illustrate that the strategies may enable the implementation of measures by health authorities.
Behörde für Arbeit, Gesundheit und Soziales der Freien und Hansestadt Hamburg, Federal Republic of Germany.
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D000818:Animals; D002273:Carcinogens / Q000633:toxicity*; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D006801:Humans; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D012306:Risk; D014481:United States
D002273:Carcinogens