Overview

This topic provides a general introduction to the concepts of human health risk assessment and management. It includes examples of current relevance to all those interested in providing and maintaining healthy environments including assessing and managing risks associated with water quality, food safety, air quality and contaminated sites. Sessions will … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Explore the theoretical 'risk framework' and its relevance to public and environmental health
  • Provide an understanding of health risk assessment as a tool in public health
  • Discuss the nexus between risk assessment and risk management
  • Provide students with an opportunity to gain practical insight into the process of risk assessment and management through group work

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Describe the process of risk assessment with due regard to its complexities and uncertainties
2.
Explain potential interactions in risk management decision making and the place of risk assessment in this process

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