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CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
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Methemoglobinemia,
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Cancer,
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Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity,
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Other Effects,
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DOSE-RESPONSE ASSESSMENT
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Methemoglobinemia,
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Cancer,
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Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity,
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Other Effects,
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EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT
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Exposure from Food and Water,
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Endogenous Synthesis,
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Estimated Daily Intake,
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Biologic Fate,
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RISK CHARACTERIZATION
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Cancer Risks,
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Noncancer Risks,
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APPENDIX A
Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Model for Assessing the Risk of Cancer Associated with Nitrate Exposure
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REFERENCES
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