The objective of this section is to help users to identify the tools to assess risks to public health with regard to cadmium and to manage those risks appropriately.
Cadmium exerts toxic effects on the kidney, the skeletal and the respiratory systems and is classified as a human carcinogen. It is generally present in the environment at low levels. However, human activity has greatly increased these levels.
In order to set up or improve the public health management of cadmium further information is provided, including tools for action, norms and guidelines.