title: Precautionary principle encourages policies that protect human health and the environment in the face of uncertain risks.
authors.forename: Joel A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Tickner
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D017753:Ecosystem; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004782:Environmental Health; D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D011050:Policy Making; D018570:Risk Assessment; D035501:Uncertainty; D014481:United States