Exposure assessment method

Masaharu Motoshita and Kamrul Islam

Chapter 74 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment, 2026, pp 278-281 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Exposure assessment is fundamental for understanding the risks of chemical hazards to human health and the environment. This entry probes into various aspects of exposure assessment, emphasizing its significance in health risk assessment studies. It outlines conventional approaches focusing on exposure pathways and routes alongside behavioral factors and discusses the importance of establishing direct associations between human exposure and health effects. Moreover, it explores the role of life cycle assessment in evaluating environmental impacts throughout product life cycles, particularly highlighting its contribution to achieving sustainability goals. The entry underlines challenges in exposure assessment, including limited comprehensive data and the need for advancements in modeling and monitoring techniques. Furthermore, it discusses the importance of biomonitoring and retrospective assessments in understanding past exposures and enhancing epidemiological studies. It also explores advancements in exposure assessment frameworks and the integration of occupational exposures into life cycle impact assessment.

Keywords: Exposure assessment; Health risk assessment; Life cycle assessment; Environmental impacts; Occupational exposure; Modeling techniques (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035309887
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