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This Week’s Topic: Braun-Traun Epidemiological Study
📝 Overview: Braun-Truan Epidemiological Study
Introduction:
The Braun-Truan Epidemiological Study is a controversial research project conducted in the 1950s to examine the relationship between asbestos exposure and lung cancer among asbestos miners. Commissioned by the Quebec Asbestos Mining Association (QAMA) and carried out by Daniel C. Braun and T. David Truan, the study has been widely criticized for its methodological flaws and perceived bias in favor of the asbestos industry. This study is significant in asbestos-related litigation and public health discussions as it highlights the role of industry-funded research in downplaying the dangers of asbestos exposure.
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The Braun-Truan study was conducted in the late 1950s, a period when the health risks of asbestos exposure were becoming increasingly evident. Commissioned by QAMA in 1957, the study aimed to investigate the incidence of lung cancer among asbestos miners in Quebec. The findings were published in the......
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