Final Report of the Human Health Work Group of the New York State Department ofEnvironmental Conservation Comparative Risk Project

摘要

The Human Health Work Group (HHWG) was asked by the Steering Committee toevaluate all known health risks, including both cancer and non-cancer effects, for each group of stressors. Health risk is the probability that human health effects may occur. The determination of whether or not a substance poses a health risk to humans is based on the potency (or strength) of a substance and the type and amount of exposure to that substance. Stressor groups ranked as A: non-volatile halogenated compounds. Stressor groups ranked as A/B: metals; particulates; and petroleum products. Stressor groups ranked as B: acidic & alkaline substances; atmospheric gases; halogens; pesticide; volatile organic compounds; and semi-volatile organic compounds. Stressor groups ranked as B/C: polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons. Stressor groups ranked as C: nutrients; ionizing radiation; and suspended & settleable solids.