Sensitive Populations Sensitive Populations
Why are some people more sensitive than others to the effects of drugs and other chemicals?
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individuals' response to a drug or chemical can be significantly different compared to the majority population. Sometimes the response is greatly magnified or completely the opposite of what it should be. These differences may be due to age, gender, health status, genetic differences, and lifestyle choices. |
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Related Topics:
| Genetic Variation | Adverse Immune Response | Setting Government Standards based on the Risk to Sensitive Populations |
This page was prepared by Theresa L. Pedersen, UCD EXTOXNET FAQ Team.
September, 1997.
Modified by B.T. Johnson, March 1998