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[Stage] Effect [Link to Structural Funds] This is the health effect of all the preceding stages. [Description] 
Once a person has been exposed to a hazard, health effects can vary in type, intensity and magnitude depending on the type of hazard, the level of exposure and other factors. The ill-health effects of environmental exposures may be acute, occurring relatively soon after exposure (from a single large dose due to an accident or a spill for example); or chronic, occurring as a result of cumulative exposures over time. A long time may elapse between the initial exposure and the appearance of the adverse health effect, for example exposure to asbestos and mesothelioma, or exposure to radiation and leukaemia. Movements in the population at risk over time and the long incubation period make reconstruction of exposures problematic for chronic problems. Health effects are often easier to detect than chronic ones, which may be difficult to relate to specific hazards or sources.
DPSEEA terms | Guide to Health Gains from Structural Funds
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