Public Health Impact of DCEG Research

HPV Screening History Important for Management of New, Abnormal Results

HPV screening history of multiple negative cotests important for management of current screening results in cervical cancer screening programs.

Indoor Air Pollution, Public Health Impact of DCEG Research

DCEG researchers found smoky coal use and cooking fumes associated with increased lung cancer risk.

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.

DCEG: Uncovering the causes of cancer, training future researchers

DCEG: Uncovering the causes of cancer, training future researchers

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
• Contaminants in Drinking Water
• Diet, Cooking Methods, and Dietary Supplements
• Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology
• Indoor Air Pollution
• Infectious Agents
• Melanoma
• Occupational exposures
• Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
• Physical Activity
• Radiation
• Risk Assessment Tools and Methods
• Second Primary Cancers
• Tobacco Products

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