Abstract
Since scientific evidence suggests that human exposure to outdoor air pollution may increase the incidence of cancer, it is prudent for decision makers to investigate the magnitude of the potential problem and adapt feasible prevention strategies. In this chapter, we use a “risk analysis/risk management” framework to examine prevention opportunities. Our objective is to show how environmental science and economics can be utilised together to inform the development of prevention policies. Throughout the chapter, we highlight the difficulties associated with implementing a risk analysis/risk management approach, given our current state of scientific knowledge about air pollution and human health.
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Graham, J.D. (1990). Cancer Risk Estimation and Prevention. In: Tomatis, L. (eds) Air Pollution and Human Cancer. ESO Monographs. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-75906-2_6
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