History of Risk Assessment in Toxicology: A Comprehensive Guide

By Sol Bobst (Editor), this book offers a detailed narrative of the evolution of risk assessment thinking in human and environmental practices. It delves into the critical issue of determining acceptable chemical concentrations in various mediums to prevent adverse effects.

Foundations of Risk Assessment

The book reviews examples from early scientific and health studies to showcase the foundations of risk assessment. It explores the development of risk assessment as practiced by major regulatory bodies such as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reveal how risk assessment has evolved in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Modern Approaches to Risk Assessment

Modern technology has created opportunities in silicon in vitro, computational modeling, omics, and big data techniques to assess the toxicity of chemicals, while traditional approaches to risk assessment are being challenged with new and innovative approaches.

Current Debates and Future Directions

Finally, current issues being debated and tested in risk assessment are outlined with possible future avenues suggested. This book provides a context to current debates surrounding the future of risk assessment, making it an essential read for professionals and researchers in the field of toxicology and environmental health.

Book Details:

Series: History of Toxicology and Environmental Health

Pages: 50

Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (November 1, 2017)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0128095326

ISBN-13: 978-0128095324

Dimensions: 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches