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by Daniel Fink, MD, Chair, The Quiet Coalition
The New York Times reports that officials at the Centers for Disease control were told not to use certain words, including “evidence based” and “science based.
The Quiet Coalition’s website states:
The Quiet Coalition consists of science, health, and legal professionals concerned about the impacts of noise on health, environment, learning, productivity, and quality of life in America.
We believe an evidence-based approach to noise as a health and social problem, combined with educational outreach and organized action, can lead to meaningful change.
The Quiet Coalition provides a platform for communication, programs, and coordinated action for those trying to bring current medical and scientific knowledge to the process of creating a quieter, more sustainable, and livable world.
The founders and members of The Quiet Coalition believe in scientific evidence and evidence-based policy and decision making.
We urge those in government to make decisions based on sound evidence, not on faith or dogma, and to monitor programs for results.
If something doesn’t work, stop that and try something different.
That’s the scientific method. That’s how Thomas Edison invented so many things. That’s how societies get ahead.
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