Fish Consumption Advisories: Toward a Unified, Scientifically Credible Approach
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Abstract
A model is proposed for fish consumption advisories based on consensus-derived risk assessment values for common contaminants in fish and the latest risk assessment methods. he model accounts in part for the expected toxicity to mixtures of chemicals, the underlying uncertainties in the health and exposure data, and the amount of contaminated fish consumed. pplication of the model to a larger number of chemicals is possible. oncancer toxicity is used as an example, but this model is applicable for risks from cancer as well. econd related model is proposed that is useful for comparing potential risks among sites (e.g., rivers and lakes).
Citation
Dourson, M. AND J. Clark. Fish Consumption Advisories: Toward a Unified, Scientifically Credible Approach. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/J-90/484 (NTIS PB91191452).
Additional Information
Regulatory Toxicology & Pharmacology 2:161-178, 1990