Journal article
Constructing Scientific Authorities: Issue Framing of Chlorinated Disinfection Byproducts in Public Health
Abstract
The practice of chlorine disinfection of drinking water to reduce microbial risks provides substantial benefits to public health. However, increasing concern around potential risks of cancer associated with exposure to chlorinated disinfection byproducts confuses this issue. This article examines the science agenda regarding chlorinated disinfection byproducts (CDBP) and cancer in Canada and the United States, focusing on the social …
Authors
Driedger SM; Eyles J; Elliott SD; Cole DC
Journal
Risk Analysis, Vol. 22, No. 4, pp. 789–802
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
August 2002
DOI
10.1111/0272-4332.00069
ISSN
0272-4332