What
Is a Toxicologic Evaluation or Health Effects Evaluation?
A toxicologic evaluation is based on the science of toxicology. For a
definition of toxicology, click on the word below.
Click on the term below or click on the View All link to see ATSDR's
definition of a toxicologic evaluation as used in the public health assessment
process.
In the public health assessment process, a toxicologic evaluation includes
reviewing information on
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how the chemical gets into the body
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what happens to the chemical after it gets into the body
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what effects are associated with the chemical and at what levels
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