IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans
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The IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans are authoritative scientific evaluations that classify agents, mixtures, and exposures according to their potential to cause cancer in humans.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| IARC Monographs | 1 |
| IARC Monographs Preamble | 1 |
| IARC Monographs Programme | 1 |
| IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans Context triple: [International Agency for Research on Cancer, produces, IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans]
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International Agency for Research on Cancer
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is a specialized cancer research agency of the World Health Organization that coordinates and conducts international studies on the causes, prevention, and control of cancer.
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Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention is a peer-reviewed scientific journal focusing on research into the causes, prevention, and early detection of cancer through epidemiologic and biomarker studies.
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ICH S9 Nonclinical Evaluation for Anticancer Pharmaceuticals
ICH S9 Nonclinical Evaluation for Anticancer Pharmaceuticals is an international regulatory guideline that outlines the nonclinical safety studies needed to support the development and approval of anticancer drugs in humans.
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United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation
The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation is a UN body of independent scientific experts that evaluates and reports on the levels and health risks of exposure to ionizing radiation worldwide.
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Cancer Prevention Research
Cancer Prevention Research is a peer-reviewed scientific journal focusing on research aimed at understanding, preventing, and intercepting cancer development.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans Target entity description: The IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans are authoritative scientific evaluations that classify agents, mixtures, and exposures according to their potential to cause cancer in humans.
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International Agency for Research on Cancer
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is a specialized cancer research agency of the World Health Organization that coordinates and conducts international studies on the causes, prevention, and control of cancer.
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Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention is a peer-reviewed scientific journal focusing on research into the causes, prevention, and early detection of cancer through epidemiologic and biomarker studies.
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C.
ICH S9 Nonclinical Evaluation for Anticancer Pharmaceuticals
ICH S9 Nonclinical Evaluation for Anticancer Pharmaceuticals is an international regulatory guideline that outlines the nonclinical safety studies needed to support the development and approval of anticancer drugs in humans.
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United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation
The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation is a UN body of independent scientific experts that evaluates and reports on the levels and health risks of exposure to ionizing radiation worldwide.
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Cancer Prevention Research
Cancer Prevention Research is a peer-reviewed scientific journal focusing on research aimed at understanding, preventing, and intercepting cancer development.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
carcinogen classification system
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publication series ⓘ scientific evaluation programme ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
IARC Monographs
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IARC Monographs Programme ⓘ |
| audience |
public health authorities
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regulators ⓘ scientists ⓘ |
| classificationSystemIncludes |
Group 1 carcinogenic to humans
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Group 2A probably carcinogenic to humans ⓘ Group 2B possibly carcinogenic to humans ⓘ Group 3 not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans ⓘ Group 4 probably not carcinogenic to humans ⓘ |
| countryOfOrganization | France ⓘ |
| dataAccessibility | monographs freely accessible online ⓘ |
| evaluates |
biological agents
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chemical agents ⓘ complex mixtures ⓘ lifestyle factors ⓘ occupational exposures ⓘ physical agents ⓘ |
| field |
cancer epidemiology
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public health ⓘ toxicology ⓘ |
| follows | predefined evaluation procedures ⓘ |
| governedBy | IARC Monographs Preamble ⓘ |
| hasUpdateProcess | periodic reevaluation of agents as new evidence emerges ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation |
Lyon, France
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linked to:
Lyon, Rhône, France
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| inception | 1971 ⓘ |
| influences |
national and international cancer prevention policies
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regulatory decisions on carcinogenic substances ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableFor | authoritative global reference on carcinogenic hazards ⓘ |
| outputForm | monograph volumes ⓘ |
| parentOrganization | World Health Organization ⓘ |
| partOf | International Agency for Research on Cancer scientific programmes ⓘ |
| publisher | International Agency for Research on Cancer ⓘ |
| purpose |
evaluation of cancer risks associated with agents, mixtures, and exposures
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identification of carcinogenic hazards to humans ⓘ |
| reliesOn | independent international expert working groups ⓘ |
| scope | hazard identification rather than risk assessment ⓘ |
| usedBy |
governments worldwide
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international health agencies ⓘ scientific community ⓘ |
| usesEvidenceFrom |
animal bioassays
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epidemiological studies ⓘ mechanistic and other relevant data ⓘ |
| website | https://monographs.iarc.who.int ⓘ |
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Subject: IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans Description of subject: The IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans are authoritative scientific evaluations that classify agents, mixtures, and exposures according to their potential to cause cancer in humans.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
International Agency for Research on Cancer
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produces
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IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans
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IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans
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IARC Monographs
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linked to: IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans
IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans
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alsoKnownAs
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IARC Monographs Programme
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linked to: IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans
IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans
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governedBy
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IARC Monographs Preamble
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linked to: IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans