Guidance for assessing chemical contaminant data for use in fish advisories volume IVrisk communication.

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DIANE Publishing, 1994 - 370 pages
 

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Page 96 - Tippett and A. Greene. 1994. A National Fish Consumption Advisory Data Base: A Step Toward Consistency. Fisheries. 19(5): 14-23.
Page 57 - ... or young child's developing nervous system. The risks from mercury in fish and shellfish depend on the amount of fish and shellfish eaten and the levels of mercury in the fish and shellfish. Therefore, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are advising women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children to avoid some types of fish and eat fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury.
Page 62 - ... attention on new information or information affecting limited segments of the population; may increase the chances for miscommunication of complex or controversial news; may communicate incomplete information (most crucially leaving out information explaining what should be done about a health problem).
Page 92 - Provide risk information tailored to the needs of each type of media (for example, graphics and other visual aids for television). Prepare in advance and provide background material on complex risk issues. Do not hesitate to follow up on stories with praise or criticism, as warranted. Try to establish long-term relationships of trust with specific editors and reporters.

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