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Digest published under the authority of the GreenFacts Scientific BoardGlobal Public Health Threats
Source:
WHO (2007)

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GreenFacts (2008)
Global Public Health Threats home

Global public health security depends on actions to prevent and respond to threats that endanger the collective health of the global population. Those threats have an impact on economic or political stability, trade, tourism, access to goods and services and, if they occur repeatedly, on demographic stability. More...

Co-Publication produced under contract with the European CommissionTooth Whiteners & Oral Hygiene Products containing hydrogen peroxide
Source:
SCCP (2007)

Summary & Details:
GreenFacts (2008)
Tooth Whiteners home

To date, millions of tooth whitening kits have been sold across the world to consumers seeking to brighten their smiles. The whitening ingredient in these products is hydrogen peroxide.

Are toothpastes, mouth-rinses and tooth whitening products containing hydrogen peroxide safe? Should they be freely available to consumers? More...

Co-Publication produced under contract with the European CommissionTooth filling materials Dental amalgams & alternative materials
Source:
SCENIHR / SCHER (2008)

Summary & Details:
GreenFacts (2008)
Dental Amalgams home

Dental amalgams containing mercury have long been used as a tooth filling material, but alternative tooth-coloured materials are increasingly used. How safe and effective are different tooth filling materials? More...

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