Environ Health Perspect June 2015 PMID 25712798

IARC monographs: 40 years of evaluating carcinogenic hazards to humans.

Neil Pearce, Aaron Blair, Paolo Vineis, Wolfgang Ahrens, Aage Andersen, Josep M Anto, Bruce K Armstrong, Andrea A Baccarelli, Frederick A Beland, Amy Berrington, Pier Alberto Bertazzi, Linda S Birnbaum, Ross C Brownson, John R Bucher, Kenneth P Cantor

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The discussions emphasize the importance of IARC's evaluations by highlighting peer-reviewed scientific support and defending its methodological validity, as seen in references to numerous published papers. The tone underscores tensions between scientific consensus and industry criticism, with words like 'assault' and 'smearing' conveying a sense of conflict and urgency, illustrating a high-stakes debate over public health credibility.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the integrity and importance of the IARC evaluations, with some skepticism about criticisms from industry allies.

InterestHigh interest

Participants are highly engaged with the topic, evident from mentions of scientific papers and debates over public health implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discourse involves references to peer-reviewed research and commentary, indicating moderate in-depth engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

These discussions highlight the significance of IARC's work in shaping public health policies, despite ongoing debates.

Abstract in brief

  • The IARC has faced criticism for how it evaluates carcinogenic risks, with allegations that biases have led to misleading classifications of certain agents.
  • A group of scientists analyzed these criticisms, finding them largely unconvincing, and emphasized that IARC's processes provide balanced assessments of evidence.
  • While acknowledging that improvements can be made, they reaffirmed the IARC's current procedures as valid and vital for public health initiatives.

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Paul D. Thacker
@thackerpd · X

A horde of respected scientists have begun documenting the assault on IARC by apologists for the agrichemical industry such as Grimes. For example, see here in Environmental Health Perspectives: https://t.co/dU2ljdSsPB /8

Jan 18, 2022 · 15 likes · 2 shares · 78,039 followers View post →
Paul D. Thacker
@thackerpd · X

@BioBeef @ucsc @ucanr @UCSC_SciCom @UofCalifornia @ucscgenomics @bonesandbugs Finally, real scientists have published around a half dozen peer reviewed papers (not Van Eenennaam blogs) calling on corporate attacks against IARC to stop. Here's a few: IARC Monographs: 40 Years of Evaluating Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans https://t.co/dU2ljdSsPB /continue

Feb 4, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 78,039 followers View post →
The Disinformation Chronicle
@DisInfoChron · X

A horde of respected scientists have begun documenting the assault on IARC by apologists for the agrichemical industry such as Grimes. For example, see here in Environmental Health Perspectives: https://t.co/O9YctWRJ2E /END https://t.co/212I0m166d

Jan 19, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 7,131 followers View post →
JulianAssangeIsFree
@kavn · X

RT @DisInfoChron: A horde of respected scientists have begun documenting the assault on IARC by apologists for the agrichemical industry su…

Jan 20, 2022 · 2 shares · 6,561 followers View post →
Miquel Porta
@miquelporta · X

@IARCWHO https://t.co/V6b3X9Lprk

Dec 22, 2021 · 4,240 followers View post →
Dream Night Wind
@JimSatone · X

RT @thackerpd: A horde of respected scientists have begun documenting the assault on IARC by apologists for the agrichemical industry such…

Jan 18, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,892 followers View post →

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‘ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE & CANCER CONNECTION’ I INTRODUCTION – I https://t.co/8uSZ9SeQ1b via @YouTube

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RT @thackerpd: A horde of respected scientists have begun documenting the assault on IARC by apologists for the agrichemical industry such…

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Zedd
@TrdisOprtr · X

RT @DisInfoChron: A horde of respected scientists have begun documenting the assault on IARC by apologists for the agrichemical industry su…

Jan 21, 2022 · 2 shares · 346 followers View post →
JulianAssangeIsFree
@kavn · X

RT @DisInfoChron: A horde of respected scientists have begun documenting the assault on IARC by apologists for the agrichemical industry su…

Jan 20, 2022 · 2 shares · 6,561 followers View post →
The Disinformation Chronicle
@DisInfoChron · X

A horde of respected scientists have begun documenting the assault on IARC by apologists for the agrichemical industry such as Grimes. For example, see here in Environmental Health Perspectives: https://t.co/O9YctWRJ2E /END https://t.co/212I0m166d

Jan 19, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 7,131 followers View post →
Dream Night Wind
@JimSatone · X

RT @thackerpd: A horde of respected scientists have begun documenting the assault on IARC by apologists for the agrichemical industry such…

Jan 18, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,892 followers View post →
Paul D. Thacker
@thackerpd · X

A horde of respected scientists have begun documenting the assault on IARC by apologists for the agrichemical industry such as Grimes. For example, see here in Environmental Health Perspectives: https://t.co/dU2ljdSsPB /8

Jan 18, 2022 · 15 likes · 2 shares · 78,039 followers View post →
Miquel Porta
@miquelporta · X

@IARCWHO https://t.co/V6b3X9Lprk

Dec 22, 2021 · 4,240 followers View post →
HomegrownJoan
@JoanElizShields · X

@thackerpd @drdavidmichaels @EdwinKwong7 @DanielNarriasV @IronicProfessor @geneticmaize @IARCWHO Agrochemicalpharma propaganda against the IARC’s classifications led to a .@NIH evaluation Hundreds of scientists who rely on IARC info agreed on the effectiveness of the IARC. She smeared them because of Glyphosate??? smh https://t.co/kVTnbzgyBS https://t.co/zJdAQKVM09

May 25, 2021 · 1,769 followers View post →
Red Skelton
@skelton_pete · X

@dogpants2000 @OnTheSpot2020 @JoeWakefield8 @jeffyz8 @TheCounter https://t.co/TXTlE0QDwk

Dec 2, 2020 · 177 followers View post →
Kevin Sjolund
@SjolundKevin · X

RT @thackerpd: @BioBeef @ucsc @ucanr @UCSC_SciCom @UofCalifornia @ucscgenomics @bonesandbugs Finally, real scientists have published around…

Feb 4, 2020 · 2 shares · 164 followers View post →
Paul D. Thacker
@thackerpd · X

@BioBeef @ucsc @ucanr @UCSC_SciCom @UofCalifornia @ucscgenomics @bonesandbugs Finally, real scientists have published around a half dozen peer reviewed papers (not Van Eenennaam blogs) calling on corporate attacks against IARC to stop. Here's a few: IARC Monographs: 40 Years of Evaluating Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans https://t.co/dU2ljdSsPB /continue

Feb 4, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 78,039 followers View post →
Marisa Moretti
@mmoretti2015 · X

@A_GMurray @BumperCrop1 https://t.co/dHyqz3GjTN Respuesta de la IARC a esa campaña de desprestigio.

Sep 29, 2019 · 239 followers View post →