Several types of toxicological studies are relevant in epidemiology:
1. Acute toxicity studies: These assess the immediate effects of a single dose or short-term exposure to a substance. 2. Chronic toxicity studies: These evaluate the adverse effects of long-term exposure, often spanning the lifespan of the test organism. 3. Carcinogenicity studies: These investigate whether a substance can cause cancer. 4. Reproductive and developmental toxicity studies: These examine the impact on fertility, pregnancy, and development of offspring. 5. Genotoxicity studies: These assess the potential of a substance to cause genetic mutations.
