Public Health Impact of DCEG Research

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Over the years, DCEG research findings have had a significant impact on public health – both national and global– by providing key evidence for:

• Expert panels that develop consensus reports as to whether specific exposures cause cancer;
• Regulatory agencies and organizations that establish permissible exposure levels and safety guidelines; and
• Medical communities and professional societies that translate research into clinical practice guidelines.

These historical findings come from studies that took years to conduct and required long-term “detective” work by DCEG researchers. Some of the areas in which DCEG research has had an important impact on public health include the following:

• Smokeless Tobacco
• Radiation
• Occupation
• Indoor Air Pollution
• Contaminants in Drinking Water
• Diet/Cooking Methods/Supplements
• Physical Activity
• Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
• Infectious Agents
• Hereditary Syndromes
• Breast Cancer
• Melanoma