Biological Hazard

Definitions

Other International Definitions

UNISDR

Process or phenomenon of organic origin or conveyed by biological vectors, including exposure to pathogenic micro-organisms, toxins and bioactive substances that may cause loss of life, injury, illness or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage . Examples of biological hazards include outbreaks of epidemic diseases, plant or animal contagion, insect or other animal plagues and infestations.

See also

• Hazard
• Geological Hazard
• Hydrometeorological Hazard
• Natural Hazard
• Socio-natural Hazard
• Technological Hazard