WHO - Risk assessment
A risk assessment of the vector control product, under its conditions of use, is an important part of the WHO evaluation. Specific risk assessment models have been developed for the use patterns listed in the table below. Each of these models includes exposure and risk assessments for various human health aspects relevant to the specific use pattern. In some cases, environmental risk assessments are also included.
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More information on the WHOPES risk assessment models, as well as spreadsheet calculators, can be found in the relevant sections of the Assessment Methods module of the Toolkit, or by clicking on the links in the table.