Chronic Effects Low dose exposures over an extended period of time Birth defects Toxicity to a fetus Production of tumors Genetic changes Blood disorders Nerve disorders Reproductive effectsChronic Effects ❖ Birth defects ❖ Toxicity to a fetus ❖ Production of tumors ❖ Genetic changes ❖ Blood disorders ❖ Nerve disorders ❖ Reproductive effects Low dose exposures over an extended period of time