Question

Assessing dose-response relationships. the major concern of community members about the gasoline tank leak is to increase in long term cancer risk due to one compound present in the well water that has been linked to blood and lung cancers. this compound is thought to lead to respiratory effects as well . What would likely be the differences in your approach to dose- response assessment for the carcinogenic effect of this command on the one hand and its non carcinogenic respiratory effect on the other?

Answer 1

Gasoline is a pale brown or pink liquid made from processed crude oil. Leak of any gasoline can cause air as well as water pollution. It cause contamination of soil,surface water, ground water and air. Most chemicals in gasoline are removed during water treatment. People who drink untreated water from private wells are exposed to it. Chemicals in gasoline enter their body and caused serious health problems. Some come in contact with skin that causes rashes, redness and swelling. Being exposed to large amount of gasoline can cause coma or even death. High level of chemicals in gasoline such as benzene are known to cause cancer in humans. The chemicals released into atmosphere which is inhaled by humans can cause serious respiratory problems like nausea, asthma, bronchitis and other health problems.