Cumulative Risk Assessment

Cumulative Risk Assessment (CRA) is a process used to evaluate the overall health risk from multiple environmental hazards or exposures that someone might face simultaneously or over time. Instead of looking at each pollutant or hazard separately, CRA considers how these factors work together and affect vulnerable populations. It helps authorities understand the combined impact of exposure to various chemicals, air pollution, noise, and other risks, guiding better decision-making to protect public health by addressing the total burden of multiple environmental threats.