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Integrated Science Assessments (ISAs): Development and Framework for Assessing Causality

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This presentation provides an overview of the process by which EPA develops Integrated Science Assessments as detailed in the Preamble to the Integrated Science Assessments. Additionally, the presentation outlines the weight-of-evidence approach used to assess causality within the ISAs. 

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Invited presentation at a meeting of the Global Air Pollution and Health Technical Advisory Group: Expert Working Group on Health Outcomes.  

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Sacks, J. Integrated Science Assessments (ISAs): Development and Framework for Assessing Causality. Meeting of Global Air Pollution and Health Technical Advisory Group: Expert Working Group on Health Outcomes, NA, Virtual Meeting, SWITZERLAND, March 08, 2022.
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Last updated on April 11, 2022
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