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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > animal and human health > medical sciences > toxicology > risk analysis > risk management > risk reduction > ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable)
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > medical sciences > toxicology > risk analysis > risk management > risk reduction > ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable)
Fields of Study > animal science > medical sciences > toxicology > risk analysis > risk management > risk reduction > ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable)
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > medical sciences > toxicology > risk analysis > risk management > risk reduction > ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable)
Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > toxicology > risk analysis > risk management > risk reduction > ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable)
Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry > administrative management > risk analysis > risk management > risk reduction > ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable)
Preferred Term:

ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable)

Definition:
A guideline for reducing known risks by minimizing exposures, considering costs, public health benefits, safety, and other social and economic issues.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
risk reduction
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • ALARA principle
  • as low as reasonably achievable
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/137676
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