### Question
How is the "potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulation" defined?


### Answer
The term **potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulation** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 2602* as follows -

> a group of individuals within the general population identified by the Administrator who, due to either greater susceptibility or greater exposure, may be at greater risk than the general population of adverse health effects from exposure to a chemical substance or mixture, such as infants, children, pregnant women, workers, or the elderly

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES**

