Brennan T A, Carter R F
J Health Polit Policy Law. 1985 Spring;10(1):33-80. doi: 10.1215/03616878-10-1-33.
How to evaluate and apply probabilistic scientific evidence that cancer (or other diseases) have been caused by chemical substances (or other environmental agents) constitutes a critical problem which must be addressed by legal institutions. This article analyzes the basis of the current scientific concepts of causation and the means of incorporating epidemiological and statistical evidence of causation into the legal process, primarily with respect to cases of harm to individuals. Experiments with and adjustments of the legal system to effect an adequate accommodation of such probabilistic evidence are suggested.
如何评估和应用关于癌症（或其他疾病）由化学物质（或其他环境因素）所致的概率性科学证据，是法律机构必须解决的一个关键问题。本文主要针对个人受伤害案件，分析了当前因果关系科学概念的基础，以及将因果关系的流行病学和统计证据纳入法律程序的方法。文中还建议对法律制度进行试验和调整，以便充分接纳这类概率性证据。
