Risk Assessment in Navy Deployment Toxicology |
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Authors: | Kenneth R. Still G. Bruce Briggs Paul Knechtges William K. Alexander Cody L. Wilson |
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Affiliation: | 1. Naval Health Research Center, Toxicology Detachment, 2612 Fifth St., Bldg. 433, Area B, WPAFB, OH, 45433-7903;2. Geo-Centers, Inc., Naval Health Research Center, Toxicology Detachment, 2612 Fifth St., Bldg. 433, Area B, WPAFB, OH, 45433-7903;3. U.S. Army Center for Environmental Health Research, 568 Doughten Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702-5010;4. NAMRU-2, Box 3 Unit 8132, APO AP 96520-8132 |
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Abstract: | The risk assessment process is a critical function for deployment toxicology research. It is essential to the decision making process related to establishing risk reduction procedures and for formulating appropriate exposure levels to protect naval personnel from potentially hazardous chemicals in the military that could result in a reduction in readiness operations. These decisions must be based on quality data from well-planned laboratory animal studies that guide the judgements, which result in effective risk characterization and risk management. The process of risk assessment in deployment toxicology essentially uses the same principles as civilian risk assessment, but adds activities essential to the military mission, including intended and unintended exposure to chemicals and chemical mixtures. Risk assessment and Navy deployment toxicology data are integrated into a systematic and well-planned approach to the organization of scientific information. The purpose of this paper is to outline the analytical framework used to develop strategies to protect the health of deployed Navy forces. |
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Keywords: | deployment toxicology risk assessment risk management master plan strategies to protect deployed forces. |
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