Everyday Chemicals: Understanding the Risks LeBlanc Gerald A.
Everyday Chemicals: Understanding the Risks LeBlanc Gerald A. What is the likelihood that common chemicals such as bisphenol-A, which is found in plastic water bottles, are harming us? Are we risking…
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Everyday Chemicals: Understanding the Risks LeBlanc Gerald A.
What is the likelihood that common chemicals such as bisphenol-A, which is found in plastic water bottles, are harming us? Are we risking adverse health effects when we use insect repellent that contains DEET or slather on sunscreen? Should shoppers be concerned about pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables in the supermarket produce aisle?
How do we know whether we need to worry about them?This book is a layperson's guide to understanding chemical risk. Modern life requires us to navigate an endless sea of chemicals. The toxicologist Gerald A.
LeBlanc offers a nontechnical overview of the key factors in evaluating whether exposure to chemicals in our daily lives could be harmful. He leads readers through the basic concepts of risk assessment using real-world examples. LeBlanc emphasizes that chemical hazard depends on the level of exposure and provides practical strategies