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Cancer risk

Similar term(s): risk of cancer.

Definition:

A theoretical risk for getting cancer if exposed to a substance every day for 70 years (a lifetime exposure). The true risk might be lower.

Source: ATSDR Glossary of Terms 

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Expressed as percentage of risk increase for specific cancers or all cancers combined.

Source: GreenFacts

Related words:

Cancer - Risk

Translation(s):

Español: Riesgo de cáncer
Français: Risque de cancer


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18-7-2008