NPSR Statement on Precautionary Principle

updated Jul 02, 2009 by sean foley

Physicians for Social Responsibility (National PSR) Resolution Affirming the Precautionary Principle:

Be it resolved that Physicians for Social Responsibility endorses the Precautionary Principle and encourages government at all levels, the private sector, and health professionals to promote and abide by the precautionary principle in order to protect human health and the environment;

When an activity raises threats of harm to human health or the environment, precautionary measures should be taken even it some cause and effect relationship are not fully established. In this context the proponent of an activity rather than the public should bear the burden of proof. The process of applying the Precautionary Principle must be open, informed, and democratic and must involve potentially affected parties. The process must include a comprehensive, systematic examination of he full range of alternatives, including no action. (Adopted 11/99) (from PSR Resolutions and Policy Statements)

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