Public Health Impact of DCEG Research
DCEG research findings have had a significant impact on public health – both in the United States and around the world – 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.
Highlights from Panel Discussion with Joseph Fraumeni and David Schottenfeld on Cancer Epidemiology over the Last Half-Century and Thoughts on the Future
These 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Cervical Cancer Screening and Management
- Contaminants in Drinking Water
- Arsenic; Disinfection Byproducts; Fluoride; Nitrate; Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
- Diet, Cooking Methods, and Dietary Supplements
- Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology
- Indoor Air Pollution
- Infectious Agents
- Human Papillomavirus; Helicobacter pylori; Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- Melanoma
- Occupational exposures
- 2,4,D; Arsenic; Acrylonitrile; Benzene; Chromium Compounds; Diesel Exhaust; Formaldehyde; Pesticides; Silica; Tetrachloroethylene; Trichloroethylene; Wood Dust
- Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
- Physical Activity
- Radiation
- Risk Assessment Tools and Methods
- Second Primary Cancers
- Tobacco Products
See a complete list of article citations on public health impacts.
