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The IARC monographs: critics and controversy
1Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of USC, USC Institute for Global Health, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-9239, USA jsamet@med.usc.edu.
Carcinogenesis
|May 7, 2015
Summary
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) monograph program transparently evaluates carcinogenicity. A recent defense by 124 researchers concluded IARC processes are robust, not flawed or biased.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Toxicology
- Carcinogen Identification
Background:
- The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) monograph program evaluates agent carcinogenicity.
- The program has faced criticism regarding its methods and conclusions.
- A recent defense of the program involved 124 researchers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the IARC monograph process.
- To address recent criticisms leveled against the IARC program.
- To present a defense of the IARC's methodologies and findings.
Main Methods:
- Review of the IARC monograph program's operational procedures.
- Analysis of recent criticisms concerning the program's transparency and potential bias.
- Incorporation of findings from a defense authored by 124 researchers.
Main Results:
- The IARC monograph process is characterized by transparency.
- Recent criticisms suggest the program is flawed and biased.
- A comprehensive defense concluded IARC processes are robust and transparent.
Conclusions:
- The IARC monograph program employs a robust and transparent evaluation process.
- The program's methodologies are scientifically sound and not inherently biased.
- The conclusions drawn by the IARC are supported by rigorous scientific review.
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