What Probably Causing Cancer Really Means
One of the most commonly used pesticides in the world has recently been declared a probable cause of cancer, but that doesn’t mean what you think, and here are some figures to explain it to you.
This video by Andrew Maynard of the University of Michigan Risk Research Center explains exactly what “likely” means in this context (it has a specific definition). This does not mean that the substance is carcinogenic and likely to cause cancer; this means it is likely a carcinogen that may or may not ever cause cancer. If this is confusing, don’t worry; the figurines will make everything clear.
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