Exposure Monitoring , Modeling and Assessment - Principles and Application to Risk Evaluation-Presentation

This presentation provides an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of human exposure assessment and its application to risk evaluation. Exposure assessment is the process of measuring or estimating the intensity, frequency, and duration of human exposure to an agent present in the environment (EPA 1992b). This presentation also discusses information about the review of exposure assessment methods, which are the cornerstones of risk assessment/management. In addition, information about EPA resources for exposure assessment are also provided.

Impact/Purpose

The objectives of this course are to provide participants with a basic foundation about the concepts and principles of human exposure assessment. Participants will be introduced to the various components of an exposure assessment (e.g., modeling and its applications) as well as relevant key terminology.

Citation

Lin, Y. Exposure Monitoring , Modeling and Assessment - Principles and Application to Risk Evaluation-Presentation. EMAP 514 Introduction to Environmental Health Risk Assessment and Management at Georgetown Univ, DC, Washington, March 25, 2019.