Abstract
Human biomonitoring (HBM) aims to determine internal exposure to chemicals and related effects. Similar to environmental monitoring, HBM is a basic method for the protection of human health in case of exposure to chemical substances. About 200 chemicals can be analyzed by HBM. In many countries broad general population HBM programs have been established. HBM data are evaluated by reference values and health-based values. Interpretation of HBM data in exposure assessment and health risk context increases its utility and input into risk assessment and risk management.
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Wilhelm, M. (2021). Human Biomonitoring: Its Importance in Toxicological Regulation. In: Reichl, FX., Schwenk, M. (eds) Regulatory Toxicology . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57499-4_84
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