New views of dioxin's effect on human health

Journal Article · Sun Mar 31 23:00:00 EST 1991 · Waste Age; (United States)

OSTI ID:7029205

This paper reports that although dioxin has been shown to cause disease in animals, data from human studies collected over the last 30 years have failed to demonstrate a cause-and-effect relationship between exposure to dioxin and a variety of diseases, including cancer. This disparity leads many scientists and public health officials to question the value of using animal study data to assess human risk from dioxin exposure. And, as information from human studies has evolved, the scientific evidence strongly suggests that dioxin-at very low levels- does not constitute a significant health risk to humans.

• OSTI ID: 7029205
• Journal Information: Waste Age; (United States), Journal Name: Waste Age; (United States) Vol. 22:4; ISSN 0043-1001; ISSN WAGEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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