At last – a second edition of this hugely important text that reflects the progress and experience gained in the last decade and aims at providing background

In fact, with the control and containment of most infectious conditions and diseases of the past millennium having been achieved in most developed countries, an

The public depends on competent risk assessment from the federal government and the scientific community to grapple with the threat of pollution. When risk repo

People are exposed to a variety of chemicals throughout their daily lives. To protect public health, regulators use risk assessments to examine the effects of c

From the use of personal products to our consumption of food, water, and air, people are exposed to a wide array of agents each day-many with the potential to a