NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE

HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The process of measuring the chance that an environmental hazard will cause harm is called
A
toxicology
B
epidemiology
C
a dose-response relationship
D
risk assessment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An environmental risk assessment (ERA) is a process for evaluating how likely it is that the environment may be impacted as a result of exposure to one or more environmental stressors, such as chemicals, disease, invasive species, and climate change.

Detailed explanation-2: -Risk assessment is an estimate of the likelihood of adverse effects that may result from exposure to certain health hazards, esp. pollutants in the environment.

Detailed explanation-3: -An environmental risk assessment is a document that outlines the health risks associated with exposure to environmental contaminants at a site and provides the justification for taking action to remediate or remove the contamination.

Detailed explanation-4: -Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) considers the impact on the environment caused by, for example, the introduction of GM plants, the use of certain substances in food, feed and plant protection products, or the introduction and spread of plant pests.

Detailed explanation-5: -A risk assessment is the process of identifying what hazards currently exist or may appear in the workplace. A risk assessment defines which workplace hazards are likely to cause harm to employees and visitors.

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