The Illusion of Certainty Health Benefits and Risks
His research provides guidance ondefining and managing environmental risks and how to interpret human and ecological health risk data. Dr. Bouwer has served on several National Research Council committees that provide guidance on managing human and ecological risk Guest Author Bob Sheff, MD, receive...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer US
2007, 2007
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2007 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- The Basics
- The Illusion of Certainty
- Cause and Effect vs. Risk Factors
- Reframing the Debate
- Assessing Human Health Risks from Environmental Contaminants
- The Sources of Uncertainty
- Case Studies
- VioxxTM and Heart Attacks
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Elevated Cholesterol: A Primary Risk Factor for Heart Disease?
- Statins, Cholesterol, and Coronary Heart Disease
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Health Effects of Smoking
- Chlorination of Drinking Water and Health Risks
- Exposure to Residential Radon and the Risk of Lung Cancer
- Ecological Risk Assessment
- Asian Oysters in the Chesapeake Bay
- Chromium and Sediment Toxicity
- Perspectives
- The Physician's and Patient's Perspective
- Acceptable Health Benefits and Risks