How do Chronic Health Effects Differ from Acute Effects?
The primary difference between acute and chronic health effects lies in the duration and frequency of exposure required to trigger them. Acute effects occur rapidly after a single or short-term exposure to a toxicant, while chronic effects require consistent or repeated exposure over a long duration. Additionally, chronic effects are often more challenging to diagnose, as they may not become evident until much later, making it difficult to establish a direct cause-and-effect relationship.
