Quantitative screening level assessment of human risk from PCBs released in glacial meltwater: Silvretta Glacier, Swiss Alps.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.09.066
Abstract: Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are entrained within glaciers globally, reemerging in many alpine ecosystems. Despite available data on POP flux from glaciers, a study of human health risk caused by POPs released in glacial meltwater… read more here.
Keywords: human risk; risk; screening level; glacial meltwater ... See more keywords
Pesticide and trace element residues in honey and beeswax combs from Israel in association with human risk assessment and honey adulteration.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.125123
Abstract: Beehive products are considered sentinels for environmental pollutants. The presence of trace elements and pesticides in honey and beeswax may pose a health hazard to consumers. The study's aim was to determine the profile of… read more here.
Keywords: human risk; trace; risk assessment; honey ... See more keywords
Chimpanzee and Human Risk Preferences Show Key Similarities
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DOI: 10.1177/09567976221140326
Abstract: Risk preference impacts how people make key life decisions related to health, wealth, and well-being. Systematic variations in risk-taking behavior can be the result of differences in fitness expectations, as predicted by life-history theory. Yet… read more here.
Keywords: risk preference; human risk; chimpanzee human; risk ... See more keywords
Guideline values and human risk assessment for the presence of anti-inflammatory drugs remaining in drinking water after lab scale treatment
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DOI: 10.1590/s2175-97902018000117320
Abstract: This study aimed to determine whether the anti-inflammatory drugs that are most commonly consumed in Brazil, including diclofenac, ketoprofen, naproxen, indomethacin, ibuprofen and acetaminophen, are present in drinking water and to derive guideline values to… read more here.
Keywords: human risk; drinking water; risk; guideline values ... See more keywords
An Interactive Model among Potential Human Risk Factors: 331 Cases of Coal Mine Roof Accidents in China
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15061144
Abstract: In order to explore optimal strategies for managing potential human risk factors, this paper developed an interactive model among potential human risk factors based on the development processes of accidents. This model was divided into… read more here.
Keywords: human risk; risk; risk factors; potential human ... See more keywords