References & Sources

Implants cleared of grave risks

A panel of experts reviewing numerous studies concludes that breast implants don’t seem to pose life-threatening health risks.

References:

1999. Silicone breast implants do not cause chronic disease, but other complications are of concern. National Academy of Sciences Press Release. June 21.

Sources:

National Academy of Sciences
Institute of Medicine
Office of News and Public Information
2101 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20418

From Science News, Vol. 156, No. 7, August 14, 1999, p. 111. Copyright © 1999, Science Service.