Table 4. Exposure assessment in risk assessment studies.
| n (N = 8) | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment of environmental pesticide exposure1 | ||
| Probabilistic or deterministic models | 3 | 37.5 |
| GIS-based tool | 1 | 12.5 |
| Environmental monitoring | 2 | 25.0 |
| Biological monitoring (urines) | 1 | 12.5 |
| Type of crops studied1 | ||
| Fruit crops | 4 | 50.0 |
| Arable crops | 2 | 25.0 |
| All crops combined | 2 | 25.0 |
| Number of substances included | ||
| med (min–max) | 11.5 (1–132) | |
| Pesticide transfer pathway into the environment considered 2 | ||
| Drift only | 2 | 25.0 |
| Drift, volatilization and deposits | 4 | 50.0 |
| Exposure pathway considered | ||
| Dermal contact | 3 | 37.5 |
| Inhalation | 3 | 37.5 |
| Ingestion | 2 | 25.0 |
1 1 missing datum,
2 2 missing data