Mary Schubauer-Berigan
@beriganm.bsky.social
Head of IARC Monographs Programme • Occupational epidemiologist • Cancer researcher • (views my own)
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🔫 GUN VIOLENCE
🔹 309 mass shootings have occurred so far this year, causing 302 deaths and 1,354 injuries.
🔹 Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens. This includes mass shootings, suicides and accidents.
It's time for action. #GunViolence #EndGunViolence #PolicyChangeNow
🔹 309 mass shootings have occurred so far this year, causing 302 deaths and 1,354 injuries.
🔹 Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens. This includes mass shootings, suicides and accidents.
It's time for action. #GunViolence #EndGunViolence #PolicyChangeNow
September 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
🔫 GUN VIOLENCE
🔹 309 mass shootings have occurred so far this year, causing 302 deaths and 1,354 injuries.
🔹 Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens. This includes mass shootings, suicides and accidents.
It's time for action. #GunViolence #EndGunViolence #PolicyChangeNow
🔹 309 mass shootings have occurred so far this year, causing 302 deaths and 1,354 injuries.
🔹 Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens. This includes mass shootings, suicides and accidents.
It's time for action. #GunViolence #EndGunViolence #PolicyChangeNow
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15 years after 29 miners lost their lives in the Upper Big Branch mine explosion, Trump and Musk cut #MSHA and eliminate #NIOSH mine safety offices.
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Remembering UBB: The 15th anniversary of the Upper Big Branch mine disaster
Saturday marked the 15th anniversary of one of the deadliest mining disasters in West Virginia history.On April 5, 2010, 29 miners lost their lives at the Upper
wchstv.com
April 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
15 years after 29 miners lost their lives in the Upper Big Branch mine explosion, Trump and Musk cut #MSHA and eliminate #NIOSH mine safety offices.
wchstv.com/news/local/r...
wchstv.com/news/local/r...
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Trump, Elon and RFK Jr. destroy the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ( #NIOSH)-- the only government agency that researches occupational safety and health hazards, and certifies respirators.
The result: More workers will get sick and die. jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
The result: More workers will get sick and die. jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
The Purge: DOGE Kills NIOSH - And Workers - Confined Space
Trump and RFK Jr. have destroyed NIOSH, the only government agency that conducts research, gathers & analyzes information to keep workers safe
jordanbarab.com
April 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Trump, Elon and RFK Jr. destroy the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ( #NIOSH)-- the only government agency that researches occupational safety and health hazards, and certifies respirators.
The result: More workers will get sick and die. jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
The result: More workers will get sick and die. jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
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A recent study found that cervical cancer deaths in young women have plummeted since the introduction of the human papillomavirus vaccine.
As Cervical Cancer Deaths Plummet, Experts Credit HPV Vaccine
HPV can cause a variety of cancers, including cervical. New mortality data for women under 25 point to the success of the HPV vaccine.
buff.ly
March 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
A recent study found that cervical cancer deaths in young women have plummeted since the introduction of the human papillomavirus vaccine.
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Today is #InternationalWomensDay
Progress on #GenderEquality in health care is too slow.
Women have distinct & changing health needs at different stages of their lives. Health care should be easy to access, fair & tailored to meet each woman’s unique needs & circumstances.
🔗 bit.ly/3DmZQ2o
Progress on #GenderEquality in health care is too slow.
Women have distinct & changing health needs at different stages of their lives. Health care should be easy to access, fair & tailored to meet each woman’s unique needs & circumstances.
🔗 bit.ly/3DmZQ2o
March 8, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Today is #InternationalWomensDay
Progress on #GenderEquality in health care is too slow.
Women have distinct & changing health needs at different stages of their lives. Health care should be easy to access, fair & tailored to meet each woman’s unique needs & circumstances.
🔗 bit.ly/3DmZQ2o
Progress on #GenderEquality in health care is too slow.
Women have distinct & changing health needs at different stages of their lives. Health care should be easy to access, fair & tailored to meet each woman’s unique needs & circumstances.
🔗 bit.ly/3DmZQ2o
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First HPV vaccine recipients see 80% drop in cervical precancer incidence
Precancer incidence has decreased 80% among screened women aged 20 to 24 years.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/h...
Photo: PAHO/Flickr cc
Precancer incidence has decreased 80% among screened women aged 20 to 24 years.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/h...
Photo: PAHO/Flickr cc
March 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
First HPV vaccine recipients see 80% drop in cervical precancer incidence
Precancer incidence has decreased 80% among screened women aged 20 to 24 years.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/h...
Photo: PAHO/Flickr cc
Precancer incidence has decreased 80% among screened women aged 20 to 24 years.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/h...
Photo: PAHO/Flickr cc
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Another reason why everyone needs the HPV vaccine. Got it for my oldest boy and youngest has his appt scheduled.
Survey shows most people unaware of extent of HPV risk in men
Researchers said the findings are concerning, especially because rates of throat and tongue cancers in men linked to HPV are rising.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/h...
Photo: NIAID/Flickr cc
Researchers said the findings are concerning, especially because rates of throat and tongue cancers in men linked to HPV are rising.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/h...
Photo: NIAID/Flickr cc
March 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Another reason why everyone needs the HPV vaccine. Got it for my oldest boy and youngest has his appt scheduled.
Congratulations to Working Group 135 of the #IARCMonographs on the publication of its authoritative evaluation of the #carcinogenicity of #PFOA (Group 1) and #PFOS (Group 2B). The volume is available for free download here: monographs.iarc.who.int/news-events/...
Volume 135: Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)
monographs.iarc.who.int
February 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Congratulations to Working Group 135 of the #IARCMonographs on the publication of its authoritative evaluation of the #carcinogenicity of #PFOA (Group 1) and #PFOS (Group 2B). The volume is available for free download here: monographs.iarc.who.int/news-events/...
The International Classification of Diseases is a precious global resource. It is the basis of nearly all human cancer studies used for hazard identification by the IARC Monographs programme.
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Ever heard of International Classification of Diseases-11 (ICD-11)?
Health workers and policymakers, across the world, use ICD-11 every day to make critical decisions that impact your health.
Here’s what it means for your health bit.ly/42XuASc
#HealthForAll
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Ever heard of International Classification of Diseases-11 (ICD-11)?
Health workers and policymakers, across the world, use ICD-11 every day to make critical decisions that impact your health.
Here’s what it means for your health bit.ly/42XuASc
#HealthForAll
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February 14, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The International Classification of Diseases is a precious global resource. It is the basis of nearly all human cancer studies used for hazard identification by the IARC Monographs programme.
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I am tired of physicians limiting their messages to prevent cancer to individual behavioral change: eat less red meat and stop smoking…
… while they don’t say a word on social determinants of health or occupational cancers.
… while they don’t say a word on social determinants of health or occupational cancers.
February 7, 2025 at 5:23 AM
I am tired of physicians limiting their messages to prevent cancer to individual behavioral change: eat less red meat and stop smoking…
… while they don’t say a word on social determinants of health or occupational cancers.
… while they don’t say a word on social determinants of health or occupational cancers.
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Today is #WorldCancerDay
Did you know❓
Vaccination against #hepatitisB can help prevent liver cancer in children, while #HPV vaccination for young girls can reduce the risk of #CervicalCancer later in life.
Learn more 👉bit.ly/2NeFF8B
Did you know❓
Vaccination against #hepatitisB can help prevent liver cancer in children, while #HPV vaccination for young girls can reduce the risk of #CervicalCancer later in life.
Learn more 👉bit.ly/2NeFF8B
February 4, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Today is #WorldCancerDay
Did you know❓
Vaccination against #hepatitisB can help prevent liver cancer in children, while #HPV vaccination for young girls can reduce the risk of #CervicalCancer later in life.
Learn more 👉bit.ly/2NeFF8B
Did you know❓
Vaccination against #hepatitisB can help prevent liver cancer in children, while #HPV vaccination for young girls can reduce the risk of #CervicalCancer later in life.
Learn more 👉bit.ly/2NeFF8B
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In the UK, nearly 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. It's World Cancer Day today – a global day to raise awareness and take action against cancer 🌍
Whatever your cancer experience, share this post and help us get the word out.
#WorldCancerDay #WCD2025
Whatever your cancer experience, share this post and help us get the word out.
#WorldCancerDay #WCD2025
February 4, 2025 at 8:09 AM
In the UK, nearly 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. It's World Cancer Day today – a global day to raise awareness and take action against cancer 🌍
Whatever your cancer experience, share this post and help us get the word out.
#WorldCancerDay #WCD2025
Whatever your cancer experience, share this post and help us get the word out.
#WorldCancerDay #WCD2025
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For 20 years, I have served WHO in various advisory groups
Because @who.int is made up of nations and, thus, all of us.
Today, I showed my solidarity by contributing to this 1 Dollar, 1 World campaign to raise 1B in these uncertain times
Join me!
whofoundation.donorsupport.co/page/FUNEKRB...
Because @who.int is made up of nations and, thus, all of us.
Today, I showed my solidarity by contributing to this 1 Dollar, 1 World campaign to raise 1B in these uncertain times
Join me!
whofoundation.donorsupport.co/page/FUNEKRB...
January 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
For 20 years, I have served WHO in various advisory groups
Because @who.int is made up of nations and, thus, all of us.
Today, I showed my solidarity by contributing to this 1 Dollar, 1 World campaign to raise 1B in these uncertain times
Join me!
whofoundation.donorsupport.co/page/FUNEKRB...
Because @who.int is made up of nations and, thus, all of us.
Today, I showed my solidarity by contributing to this 1 Dollar, 1 World campaign to raise 1B in these uncertain times
Join me!
whofoundation.donorsupport.co/page/FUNEKRB...
It’s a banner day in the #IARCMonographs programme when the latest volumes arrive from the printer.
January 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
It’s a banner day in the #IARCMonographs programme when the latest volumes arrive from the printer.
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For the sake of our world's health, I hope all countries will support WHO and their vital work
WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw bit.ly/4hrbeJ7
January 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
For the sake of our world's health, I hope all countries will support WHO and their vital work
In 2022, a Working Group convened by the #IARCMonographs programme reclassified occupational exposure as a #firefighter as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). Initiatives to reduce harmful exposures are underway worldwide ⬇️ thehill.com/policy/healt...
Palisades Fire firefighters taking part in first-of-its-kind cancer study
The study comes after the International Agency for Research on Cancer officially classified firefighting as a carcinogenic profession.
thehill.com
January 18, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In 2022, a Working Group convened by the #IARCMonographs programme reclassified occupational exposure as a #firefighter as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). Initiatives to reduce harmful exposures are underway worldwide ⬇️ thehill.com/policy/healt...
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4 facts about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine:
➡️ It protects against HPV - the virus that causes more than 95% of #CervicalCancer cases
➡️ It has been in use for over 18 years
➡️ It is constantly monitored & safe
➡️ It is highly effective, even after a single doss
More info 👉bit.ly/4g0PF0D
➡️ It protects against HPV - the virus that causes more than 95% of #CervicalCancer cases
➡️ It has been in use for over 18 years
➡️ It is constantly monitored & safe
➡️ It is highly effective, even after a single doss
More info 👉bit.ly/4g0PF0D
January 18, 2025 at 9:22 AM
4 facts about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine:
➡️ It protects against HPV - the virus that causes more than 95% of #CervicalCancer cases
➡️ It has been in use for over 18 years
➡️ It is constantly monitored & safe
➡️ It is highly effective, even after a single doss
More info 👉bit.ly/4g0PF0D
➡️ It protects against HPV - the virus that causes more than 95% of #CervicalCancer cases
➡️ It has been in use for over 18 years
➡️ It is constantly monitored & safe
➡️ It is highly effective, even after a single doss
More info 👉bit.ly/4g0PF0D
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Cycling is 10 times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities and 100 times more fun.
Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities
Active travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day.
theconversation.com
November 23, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Cycling is 10 times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities and 100 times more fun.
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Atlantic hurricanes are 1 category, 30km/h, stronger because of climate change according to a new study by @climatecentral.bsky.social
BBC Science in Action starts with @danielgilford.bsky.social on the sleuthing and the impacts.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
BBC Science in Action starts with @danielgilford.bsky.social on the sleuthing and the impacts.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
BBC World Service - Science In Action, Faster, Wetter, Worse Tropical Storms
Every 2024 Atlantic hurricane was intensified by warming climate, with categories raised.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Atlantic hurricanes are 1 category, 30km/h, stronger because of climate change according to a new study by @climatecentral.bsky.social
BBC Science in Action starts with @danielgilford.bsky.social on the sleuthing and the impacts.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
BBC Science in Action starts with @danielgilford.bsky.social on the sleuthing and the impacts.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
I attended this remotely. Well worth a listen.
Powerful public event about how commercial influence is CAUSING widespread ill-health. Tobacco, alcohol, UltraProcessed food, pharma - distorting policy, science, media and norms. New paper: www.bmj.com/content/387/... Thanks @bmj.com @rcphysicians.bsky.social @who.int @kamranabbasi.bsky.social
November 21, 2024 at 7:47 AM
I attended this remotely. Well worth a listen.
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Heard the sky is blue, the air is cleaner?
DYK, #AirPollution impacts our health & can cause:
🫀 Heart disease
🧠 Stroke
🫁 Chronic lung disease
🫁 Pneumonia
🧬 Cancer
🗣️ Asthma among others
DYK, #AirPollution impacts our health & can cause:
🫀 Heart disease
🧠 Stroke
🫁 Chronic lung disease
🫁 Pneumonia
🧬 Cancer
🗣️ Asthma among others
November 18, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Heard the sky is blue, the air is cleaner?
DYK, #AirPollution impacts our health & can cause:
🫀 Heart disease
🧠 Stroke
🫁 Chronic lung disease
🫁 Pneumonia
🧬 Cancer
🗣️ Asthma among others
DYK, #AirPollution impacts our health & can cause:
🫀 Heart disease
🧠 Stroke
🫁 Chronic lung disease
🫁 Pneumonia
🧬 Cancer
🗣️ Asthma among others
Check out the latest entry in the IARC Statistical Methods in Cancer Research: Volume V is all about bias assessment in epidemiological studies used for cancer hazard identification
November 18, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Check out the latest entry in the IARC Statistical Methods in Cancer Research: Volume V is all about bias assessment in epidemiological studies used for cancer hazard identification
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Same story, every year
Really sad for the millions in Delhi struggling with terrible air quality
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Really sad for the millions in Delhi struggling with terrible air quality
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Delhi: India's capital chokes as air pollution turns 'severe' - BBC News
India's capital woke to a thick layer of smog on Wednesday as pollution levels soared.
www.bbc.com
November 16, 2024 at 7:20 AM
Same story, every year
Really sad for the millions in Delhi struggling with terrible air quality
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Really sad for the millions in Delhi struggling with terrible air quality
www.bbc.com/news/article...