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. 2024 May;45(4):200-205.
doi: 10.1002/bem.22499. Epub 2024 Feb 13.

How to improve IARC's RF-EMF cancer hazard communication

Peter M Wiedemann  1   2 , Rodney J Croft  2   3
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How to improve IARC's RF-EMF cancer hazard communication

Peter M Wiedemann et al. Bioelectromagnetics. 2024 May.

Abstract

A crucial aspect of IARC's evaluation of the relative carcinogenicity of agents is the communication of its conclusions. The present paper addressed the experimental risk perception literature pertaining to IARC's radiofrequency electromagnetic field evaluation communication, and derived specific recommendations for improving it.

Keywords: IARC; risk communication; risk perception.

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