Science/Society Case Study.

Moore, John W., Ed.; Moore, Elizabeth A., Ed.

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ERIC Number: EJ178320

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Publication Date: 1977

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Science/Society Case Study

Moore, John W., Ed.; Moore, Elizabeth A., Ed.

Science Teacher, 44, 9, 24-5, Dec 77

Discusses the role of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in protecting the American public from carcinogens. Describes scientific testing methodology, risk-benefit analysis and the Delaney clause with its application to saccharin. (CP)

Descriptors: Cancer, Family Health, Government Role, Health Education, Medical Education, Public Health, Risk, Science Education, Scientific Research

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