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Research needed to better understand the similarities and differences between children and adults in their inherent susceptibilities to toxicants is briefly outlined. The focus is on cancer, immune system effects, and neurotoxicity. A full report of the ILSI Working Group that developed these recommendations is available from the ILSI Risk Science Institute.
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