What Is a Toxicologic Evaluation or Health Effects Evaluation?

A toxicologic evaluation is based on the science of toxicology. For a definition of toxicology, click on the word below.

Click on the term below or click on the View All link to see ATSDR's definition of a toxicologic evaluation as used in the public health assessment process.

In the public health assessment process, a toxicologic evaluation includes reviewing information on

	how the chemical gets into the body
	what happens to the chemical after it gets into the body
	what effects are associated with the chemical and at what levels