The Preamble to the IARC Monographs describes the objective and scope of the programme, the scientific principles and procedures used in developing a Monograph, the types of evidence considered, and the scientific criteria that guide the evaluations. The Preamble should be consulted when reading a Monograph or list of evaluations.
Preamble to the IARC Monographs (amended January 2019)
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Updated 19 February 2021