The sun safety metanarrative: Translating science into public health discourse

摘要: A case study examining the relationship between ozone depletion, UV radiation and skin cancer shows how scientific uncertainty is reduced and, through consensus building, translated into certainty in public health messages. Using narrative analysis we examine Canadian statements on dangers of reconstruct supporting logical claims evidence. Though considerable remains about environment cancer, both messages UV-Index formalize risk; concern then shifts from less-certain, realm apparently more-certain arena In this process distinctions science policy become blurred. The can be interpreted two ways: as result various players acting their self-interests or a moral drama based importance simple, clear to allow ‘correct’ actions.