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Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
Non-scientists express more concern about BSE-related risk than scientists
January 17th, 2006
Non-scientists express more concern about bovine spongiform encephalopathy-related risk than scientists. According to a recent review from France, "Social studies of risk repeatedly have found substantial divergences in the way that experts/scientists and members of the general public appraise risks associated with health and environmental hazards. However, empirical evidence for these differences remains controversial." "A recent review of literature suggests in particular that divergences between experts and lay people may potentially result from confounding socio-demographic factors. "The purpose of the present article is to...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2006-01-17)
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