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ITER- International Toxicity Estimates for Risk, new TOXNET database.
1Ehrman Medical Library, New York University School of Medicine, NY 10016, USA. tomasulo@library.med.nyu.edu
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|March 12, 2005
Summary
The International Toxicity Estimates for Risk (ITER) database provides peer-reviewed environmental health risk assessment data. It facilitates international comparisons of risk values for over 620 chemicals.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health Sciences
- Toxicology
- Risk Assessment
Background:
- The International Toxicity Estimates for Risk (ITER) database was integrated into the TOXNET system in 2004.
- Risk assessment involves evaluating potential adverse effects of environmental agents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a centralized resource for international environmental health risk assessment information.
- To facilitate comparative analysis of risk values from various global health organizations.
Main Methods:
- Compilation of peer-reviewed risk assessment data from international sources.
- Inclusion of chemical records with associated risk values.
Main Results:
- The ITER database contains over 620 chemical records.
- Data is sourced from reputable organizations like the EPA, Health Canada, and the Netherlands' National Institute of Public Health and the Environment.
- All included risk values are peer-reviewed.
Conclusions:
- ITER serves as a valuable resource for environmental health risk assessment.
- The database supports international collaboration and data sharing in toxicology and risk analysis.