| Assessment of the Risk of Hepatotoxicity with Kava Products Contributor(s): World Health Organization (Author) |
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ISBN: 9241595264 ISBN-13: 9789241595261 Publisher: World Health Organization OUR PRICE: $34.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Public Health |
| Dewey: 615.323 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.1" W x 11.5" (0.50 lbs) 90 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: There has been international concern over the association of kava products and serious hepatotoxicity. Regulatory action banning these products in Europe has been controversial. The objective of this report is to investigate the possibility of hepatotoxicity with kava. It contains a description of kava and provides safety information as well as information on regulatory issues, conclusions and recommendations by the Committee appointed to handle this enquiry. |
Contributor Bio(s): World Health Organization: - World Health Organization is a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, charged to act as the world's directing and coordinating authority on questions of human health. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends. |