Cancer risks in relation to other health hazards in a modern society |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Laboratory of Animal Molecular Morphology, Department of Animal Science, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe, Hyogo 657-8501, Japan;2. Laboratory of Histophysiology, Department of Animal Science, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe, Hyogo 657-8501, Japan;1. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, 35 Keyan Road, Zhunan Town, Miaoli, 35053, Taiwan;2. Department of Occupational Safety and Health, China Medical University, 91 Hsueh-Shih Road, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan;3. Department of Safety, Health and Environmental Engineering, National United University, No. 2, Lienda, Miaoli, 360302, Taiwan |
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| Abstract: | This paper is an attempt to place some of the health risks in a modern society in perspective. Apparently objective assessments of health risks are often highly value-laden, and incorporate many social assumptions. Cancer is often considered by the public to be more “dangerous” than many other diseases. Cancer research workers may also be emotional in their reactions to new results, and this can easily destroy their credibility. The public often seem to be more concerned with industrial carcinogens, which are probably responsible for less morbidity and mortality than an unhealthy life style. The importance of a critical scientific attitude tempered by concern for individuals is emphasized. |
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