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Mycotoxins and child health: The need for health risk assessment
- Source :
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International Journal of Hygiene & Environmental Health . Jul2009, Vol. 212 Issue 4, p347-368. 22p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Abstract: The occurrences of mycotoxins as food contaminants in different localities particularly in developing countries and the inevitable exposure of populations and children to these toxins with probable adverse outcomes need be scientifically and systematically assessed. Health risk assessment developed in the 1980s is separate from risk management, both with risk communication form the risk analysis framework adopted by the World Health Organization. The process contributes increasingly to policy development, public health decision making, the establishment of mycotoxin regulations and research planning. However, the exercise of the risk assessment structured approach is not simple and is faced up to lack of data, capable infrastructure facilities and need for trained personnel and resources. Furthermore, adopted methodologies need be developed focusing on child characteristics and health concerns. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
- Subjects :
- *CHILDREN'S health
*HEALTH
*CHILDREN
*MEDICAL examinations of children
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14384639
- Volume :
- 212
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Hygiene & Environmental Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 39355426
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2008.08.002