Risk, Chance, and Causation
Investigating the Origins and Treatment of Disease
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Ailments & Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Reference, History
| Author: | Michael B. Bracken | ISBN: | 9780300189551 |
| Publisher: | Yale University Press | Publication: | June 18, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Yale University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Michael B. Bracken |
| ISBN: | 9780300189551 |
| Publisher: | Yale University Press |
| Publication: | June 18, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Yale University Press |
| Language: | English |
The press and other media constantly report news stories about dangerous chemicals in the environment, miracle cures, the safety of therapeutic treatments, and potential cancer-causing agents. But what exactly is actually meant by increased risk”-should we worry if we are told that we are at twice the risk of developing an illness? And how do we interpret reduced risk” to properly assess the benefits of noisily touted dietary supplements?
The press and other media constantly report news stories about dangerous chemicals in the environment, miracle cures, the safety of therapeutic treatments, and potential cancer-causing agents. But what exactly is actually meant by increased risk”-should we worry if we are told that we are at twice the risk of developing an illness? And how do we interpret reduced risk” to properly assess the benefits of noisily touted dietary supplements?
