Risk assessment typically involves four main components: 1. Hazard Identification: Determines whether a particular agent is linked to a specific health outcome. 2. Dose-Response Assessment: Examines the relationship between the magnitude of exposure and the probability of occurrence of the health effects. 3. Exposure Assessment: Measures or estimates the intensity, frequency, and duration of human exposure to agents. 4. Risk Characterization: Integrates the first three components to provide an overall conclusion about the risk.
