Bernard L. Cohen of the University of Pittsburgh argues that the decision on whether or not to ban saccharin should be taken in the light of risk–benefit analysis. The risk of cancer may be outweighed by the risks of obesity.
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Cohen, B. Saccharin: the risks and benefits. Nature 271, 492 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1038/271492a0
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