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The silent voice of reason
1Texas Eastman Chemical Company, Longview 75607-7444, USA.
Texas Medicine
|October 26, 1999
Summary
Scientists must improve public communication regarding environmental health risks. Better interpretation of existing data and acquiring new data are also crucial for advancing environmental health science.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health Science
Background:
- There is a recognized need for more data in environmental health.
- Existing environmental health data requires improved interpretation.
- Effective public communication on environmental health science is currently lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical need for scientists to actively communicate environmental risks to the public.
Main Methods:
- This study is a perspective piece, emphasizing the importance of communication.
Main Results:
- A significant deficit exists in communicating environmental health science to the public.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced public communication of environmental risks by scientists is essential for improving environmental health.
- Increased data acquisition and interpretation are necessary but secondary to effective risk communication.