n/a
Abstract Title:

Late Lessons from Early Warnings: Towards realism and precaution with EMF?

Abstract Source:

Pathophysiology. 2009 Aug ;16(2-3):217-31. Epub 2009 May 21. PMID: 19467848

Abstract Author(s):

David Gee

Article Affiliation:

David Gee

Abstract:

The histories of some well-known public and environmental hazards, from the first scientifically based early warnings about potential harm, to the subsequent precautionary and preventive measures, have been reviewed by the European Environment Agency in their report"Late Lessons from Early Warnings: The Precautionary Principle 1896-2000". This paper summarises some of the definitional and other issues that arise from the report and subsequent debates, such as the contingent nature of knowledge; the definitions of precaution, prevention, risk, uncertainty, and ignorance; the use of different strengths of evidence for different purposes; the nature and main direction of the methodological and cultural biases within the environmental health sciences; the need for transparency in evaluating risks; and public participation in risk analysis. These issues are relevant to the risk assessment of electro-magnetic fields (EMF). Some implications of these issues and of the"late lessons"for the evaluation and reduction of risks from EMF are indicated.

Study Type : Review

Print Options


Key Research Topics

This website is for information purposes only. By providing the information contained herein we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any type of disease or medical condition. Before beginning any type of natural, integrative or conventional treatment regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.

© Copyright 2008-2024 GreenMedInfo.com, Journal Articles copyright of original owners, MeSH copyright NLM.