| Comments on Ortwin Renn's article 'Hormesis and risk communication': considerations about uncertainity, ignorance and governance. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12643300 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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After acknowledging Renn's careful investigation and valuable insights, this paper expands on some issues that have been somewhat neglected in his account. It addresses the relationship between risk, uncertainity and ignorance in risk assessment, focusing in particular on the need to recognize that framing assumptions condition all subsequent steps. Subsequently, it discusses the implications for risk communication in the case of hormesis. The author maintains that problems of risk are strictly and irremediably intertwined with problems of governance. Therefore, she is doubtful that regulatory agencies would promote, and the public would welcome, modifications in current regimes on the basis of still limited and debated evidence of good. |
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Authors:
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Bruna De Marchi |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comment; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Human & experimental toxicology Volume: 22 ISSN: 0960-3271 ISO Abbreviation: Hum Exp Toxicol Publication Date: 2003 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-03-19 Completed Date: 2003-08-21 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9004560 Medline TA: Hum Exp Toxicol Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 25-9; discussion 43-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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ISIG Institute of International Sociology, Gorizia, Italy. bruna.de-marchi@libero.it |
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Animals Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Humans Interdisciplinary Communication* Models, Biological Models, Statistical Risk Assessment / legislation & jurisprudence*, methods* Uncertainty* Xenobiotics / adverse effects* |
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0/Xenobiotics |
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Comment On:
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Hum Exp Toxicol. 2003 Jan;22(1):3-24
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12643299
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