title: The precautionary principle and scientific research are not antithetical.
abstract: The Precautionary Principle is intended to protect human health and the environment. To serve these goals effectively, precautionary action must be coupled with concurrent research to decide whether the action taken is in fact protective.
authors.forename: B D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Goldstein
mesh_terms: D004777:Environment; D004782:Environmental Health; D006801:Humans; D012106:Research