Risk characterization:
A) is a measure of activities that bring individuals in contact with toxic substances.
B) is a statistical survey of human mortality and morbidity in a sample population.
C) is a quantitative estimate of how toxic a substance is to humans at increasing levels of exposure.
D) is a detailed,written narrative describing the scientific evidence,including areas of ambiguity.

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Risk characterization is the final stage of the risk assessment process and involves a detailed, written narrative describing the scientific evidence, including areas of ambiguity, regarding the nature and extent of risk posed by a particular substance or activity. It includes the identification of hazards, the characterization of exposure, and the estimation of risk based on available data. Option A refers to exposure assessment, B refers to epidemiological studies, and C refers to dose-response assessment.

Risk Characterization