Making sense of conflicting data: the role of evidence in risk characterization

This is a comprehensive treatise on the critical topic of evaluating conflicting evidence regarding potential health risks. Written by international experts, this is an indispensable guide for all professionals and policy makers involved in health risk assessments. INDICE: Making Sense of Conflicting Data The Role of Evidence in Risk Characterization Editors: Peter M. Wiedemann and Holger Schütz Preface (Vecchia, 5- 8 pages) 1. Introduction: The Role of Evidence in Risk Characterization (Wiedemann and Schütz) 2. From Scientific Analysis to Risk Policy (each 8 -10 pages) 2.1. Risk Characterization and Precautionary Measures (Deventer) 2.2. RiskCharacterization and Policy Making (Vogel and Delfini) 3. Making Sense of Conflicting Data: Evidence Characterization in Different Research Areas (each 8 -10 pages) 3.1. Clinical Studies (Eikmann and Herr) 3.2. Epidemiology (Schüz) 3.3. Evidence Based Medicine (Katalinic) 3.4. Animal Studies (Lerchl) 3.5. Genotoxicology (Obe) 4. Making Sense of Conflicting Data: Procedures for Characterizing Evidence (each 8 -10 pages) 4.1. IARC (Cogliano) 4.2. California EMF (Neutra) 4.3. Swiss Approach (Röösli) 4.4. Strahlenschutzkommission (SSK) (Leitgeb) 4.5. MUT Approach (Evidence Maps) (Schütz and Wiedemann) 5. Psychological and Ethical Aspects in Dealing with Conflicting Data (each 8 -10 pages) 5.1. Traps in Causality Judgements (Thüring) 5.2. Intuitive Risk Perception and Uncertainty (Schütz, Thalmann and Wiedemann) 5.3. Ethical Views on Dealing with Uncertainties (Tannert and Potthast) 6. Practical Implications (8 -10 pages) 6.1.How to Manage Unclear Risks: A Evidence Based Framework 6.1.1. Science Issues6.1.2. Perception Issues 6.1.3. Policy Issues Pages without references: 150 -180 pages

• ISBN: 978-3-527-32048-6
• Editorial: Verlag Chemie
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 239
• Fecha Publicación: 21/05/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés