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The abuse of science in public policy
The abuses of science by legislation and the unfounded conclusions which are sometimes reached are discussed. Cited are three examples of wrong conclusions reached by various scientists, including the Love Canal study which claimed that medical problems of residents were due to exposure to toxic wastes, a study which stated that lymphoma was caused by nitrites in foods, and an epidemiological study which led to an FDA ban on saccharin‐containing food products. In each of these cases, other studies have proved the original accounts either false or misleading due to the scientific methods used or the lack of pertinent information. To avoid such occurrences in the future, the author suggests that the current laws which direct science need to be changed.
The abuse of science in public policy
The abuses of science by legislation and the unfounded conclusions which are sometimes reached are discussed. Cited are three examples of wrong conclusions reached by various scientists, including the Love Canal study which claimed that medical problems of residents were due to exposure to toxic wastes, a study which stated that lymphoma was caused by nitrites in foods, and an epidemiological study which led to an FDA ban on saccharin‐containing food products. In each of these cases, other studies have proved the original accounts either false or misleading due to the scientific methods used or the lack of pertinent information. To avoid such occurrences in the future, the author suggests that the current laws which direct science need to be changed.
The abuse of science in public policy
Havender, William R. (author)
Journal ‐ American Water Works Association ; 74 ; 12-14
1982-07-01
2 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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