The Illusion of Certainty

Part I.The Basics

1. The Illusion of Certainty
2. Cause and Effect vs. Risk Factors
3. Reframing the Debate
4. Assessing Human Health Risks from Environmental Contaminants
5. The Sources of Uncertainty
Part II.Case Studies

6. VioxxTM and Heart Attacks
7. Prostate Cancer Screening
8. Elevated Cholesterol: A Primary Risk Factor for Heart Disease?
9. Statins, Cholesterol, and Coronary Heart Disease
10. Colorectal Cancer Screening
11. Health Effects of Smoking
12. Chlorination of Drinking Water and Health Risks
13. Exposure to Residential Radon and the Risk of Lung Cancer
14. Ecological Risk Assessment
15. Asian Oysters in the Chesapeake Bay
16. Chromium and Sediment Toxicity
Part III.Perspectives

17. The Physician's and Patient's Perspective
18. Acceptable Health Benefits and Risks

DRM-restrictions

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Keywords: SCIENCE / General SCI000000