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lution of the uncertainties are likely to change decisions, leading to substantial benefits in improved public health and reduced control costs (OTA, 1993). More targeted research designed to avoid costly regulations based on conservative default options in risk assessment should pay very large economic dividends, while at the same time allowing better management of the substances that do present substantial risks to public health.
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