About Reports

IOM reports provide objective and straightforward advice to decision makers and the public. This site includes IOM reports published after 1998. All reports from the IOM and the National Academies, including those published before 1998, are available from the National Academies Press.

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  Information for Women about the Safety of Silicone Breast Implants Released: July 21, 2003

  This 30-page booklet for was developed for women who have or who are considering breast implants; it is a lay version of a previously released IOM technical report, Safety of Silicone Breast Implants.
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  Safety of Silicone Breast Implants Released: April 7, 2003

  Safety of Silicone Breast Implants presents a well-documented, thoughtful exploration of the safety of these devices, drawing conclusions from the available research base and suggesting further questions to be answered. This report also examines the sensitive issues surrounding women's decisions about implants.