Environ Health January 2023 PMID 36635734

A science-based agenda for health-protective chemical assessments and decisions: overview and consensus statement.

Tracey J Woodruff, Swati D G Rayasam, Daniel A Axelrad, Patricia D Koman, Nicholas Chartres, Deborah H Bennett, Linda S Birnbaum, Phil Brown, Courtney C Carignan, Courtney Cooper, Carl F Cranor, Miriam L Diamond, Shari Franjevic, Eve C Gartner, Dale Hattis

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Several discussions highlight the urgency for improved regulations, as seen in the statement that 'changes are urgently needed to make U.S. chemical policy more health protective.' Others express skepticism toward the current political landscape affecting health policies, with specific mentions of how 'RFK Jr. disseminates truth' and identifies the irresponsibility of dismissing toxins. The use of phrases like 'real experts' and 'toxic chemical exposures' illustrates the seriousness and urgency felt by the participants, shaping a strong collective sentiment around the publication's importance.

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Many posts express support for the publication and its recommendations for better chemical assessments, though some skepticism appears toward specific figures and their stances.

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The discussions reflect a strong concern for health risks associated with chemicals, indicating a high level of interest in the subject matter.

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Posts reference specific issues like cumulative effects and increased regulation, showing thoughtful engagement with the content rather than mere reaction.

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Abstract in brief

  • The global production of industrial chemicals is rising, leading to health risks and disproportionate impacts on low-wealth and communities of color.
  • Multiple health organizations are urging improved regulations to protect against harmful exposures.
  • A set of five consensus recommendations aims to enhance EPA policies, emphasizing accountability for chemical producers, recognizing potential hazards even without data, better protecting at-risk populations, reevaluating assumptions about "safe" exposure levels, and addressing conflicts of interest in risk assessments.

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JUST PUBLISHED: A group of scientists, incl EPA vets, say changes at EPA are "urgently needed" to better reflect "real-world exposures" and protect people from harmful chemicals. Read their consensus statement here: https://t.co/olN8dOT4Nk @EPA https://t.co/Nr5XsqFrhB

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People continue to get sick and die from toxic chemical exposures - despite decades of science. We collaborated with experts on specific solutions to change this terrible trajectory. Read first in series of articles https://t.co/iMRi7x3lO2 https://t.co/LSr1ATwMB1

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Quantify non-cancer health outcomes to better reflect real-world health consequences and improve benefit-cost analyses of regulations https://t.co/GJsZzkifdc @jonlevyBU @busphEH

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Changes are urgently needed to make U.S. chemical policy more health protective, say 45 scientists including PHI's @GinaSolomonMD: https://t.co/4Gv3faBqi6

Jan 12, 2023 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 8,953 followers View post →
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Don't miss this supplement in the journal Environmental Health: A Science-Based Agenda for Health-Protective Chemical Assessments and Decisions https://t.co/6IiGTZJCl8

Jan 13, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,364 followers View post →

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Sam Walter
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@jennfrey @classicvirtues I'm concerned about problematic chemicals in our food, but Trump and RFK aren't. Trump is oblivious and thinks McDs is health food. RFK is a moron conspiracy theorist. There are real experts who have policy proposals to limit pesticides, lead, PFAS, etc https://t.co/TYfFKMYDoB

Oct 28, 2024 · 1 like · 11 followers View post →
Mélani
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@RobertKennedyJr Some of us are talking about preventative health, and grateful for your life’s work, decisions, and recognition that working with others towards common goals is important (and much better than cheerleading big pharma/ dem platform) https://t.co/PKKduhYYUH

Sep 15, 2024 · 82 followers View post →
Mélani
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@4HumanUnity @RobertKennedyJr Never heard of cumulative effects, nor of EPA’s frequent waivers of toxicity testing under FIFRA -not surprised… Dismissiveness on toxins is irresponsible and shortsighted. RFK Jr. disseminates truth and has litigated impacts on health https://t.co/PKKduhYYUH

Sep 15, 2024 · 82 followers View post →
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A science-based agenda for health-protective chemical assessments and decisions: overview and consensus statement | Environmental Health | Full Text https://t.co/JszAWL8JAz 健康保護化学物質の評価と決定のための科学に基づくアジェンダ:概要と合意声明

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RT @ytkhamaoka: オープン) A Science-Based Agenda for Health-Protective Chemical Assessments https://t.co/4JUqDlty0B 2. Lack of data does not e…

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オープン) A Science-Based Agenda for Health-Protective Chemical Assessments https://t.co/4JUqDlty0B 2. Lack of data does not equate to lack of hazard 4. should not assume existence of a “safe” or “no-risk” level of chemical exposure

Aug 30, 2024 · 1 share · 636 followers View post →
Julie Babyar
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Chemical knowledge can be enhanced through multiple recommendations, including data sharing and registry improvements, and those with chemical data expertise should be heard. @EPA @EUEnvironment @ICCA_Chem https://t.co/KIDTuk2gm6 https://t.co/yQnJZlORnC https://t.co/DRdu5xtI4Y

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Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment
@UCSF_PRHE · X

Adopt a class-based approach to evaluate chemical risks rather than evaluating hazardous chemicals one at a time. https://t.co/GJsZzkifdc @mvmaffini

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Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment
@UCSF_PRHE · X

JUST PUBLISHED: A group of scientists, incl EPA vets, say changes at EPA are "urgently needed" to better reflect "real-world exposures" and protect people from harmful chemicals. Read their consensus statement here: https://t.co/olN8dOT4Nk @EPA https://t.co/Nr5XsqFrhB

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