Waste incineration--how big is the health risk? A quantitative method to allow comparison with other health risks.

RJ, Roberts; M, Chen

doi:10.1093/pubmed/fdl037

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Waste incineration--how big is the health risk? A quantitative method to allow comparison with other health risks.

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Roberts RJ

Chen M

Abstract

Objective To assess the health risk from a medium-sized waste incinerator and develop a single comparable figure to quantify overall risk.Method We used a prospective health risk assessment utilizing US Environmental Protection Agency Human Health Risk Assessment Protocol (HHRAP) for Hazardous Waste...

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