The structure of Canadians' health risk perceptions: Environmental, therapeutic and social health risks
L Lemyre, JEC Lee, P Mercier, L Bouchard… - Health, risk & …, 2006 - Taylor & Francis
Numerous studies have examined health risk perception through public ratings of health
hazards, comparing them across lists, across time or across subpopulations. Yet, few have …
hazards, comparing them across lists, across time or across subpopulations. Yet, few have …
Public perception of population health risks in Canada: Health hazards and sources of information
D Krewski, L Lemyre, MC Turner, JEC Lee… - … and ecological risk …, 2006 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT A national survey of health risk perception among 1,503 Canadians was
conducted in 2004. The current survey follows-up a previous national survey conducted in …
conducted in 2004. The current survey follows-up a previous national survey conducted in …
Health risk perception in Canada II: Worldviews, attitudes and opinions
D Krewski, P Slovic, S Bartlett, J Flynn… - Human and Ecological …, 1995 - Taylor & Francis
In this article, we present the results of a national survey of 1500 Canadians on their
attitudes and opinions about health risks. Ratings of perceived risk, sources of information …
attitudes and opinions about health risks. Ratings of perceived risk, sources of information …
Public perception of population health risks in Canada: health hazards and health outcomes
D Krewski, L Lemyre, MC Turner… - … journal of risk …, 2009 - inderscienceonline.com
The focus of this article is a descriptive account of the perceptions of five health hazards
(motor vehicles, climate change, recreational physical activity, cellular phones, and …
(motor vehicles, climate change, recreational physical activity, cellular phones, and …
Public perception of population health risks in Canada: Risk perception beliefs
D Krewski, L Lemyre, MC Turner, JEC Lee… - Health, risk & …, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
A national survey of health risk perception among 1,503 adult Canadians was conducted in
2004 as a follow-up to a previous survey in 1992. Respondents were asked to indicate their …
2004 as a follow-up to a previous survey in 1992. Respondents were asked to indicate their …
Beyond the hazard: The role of beliefs in health risk perception
JE C. Lee, L Lemyre, P Mercier… - … and Ecological Risk …, 2005 - Taylor & Francis
This article addresses how beliefs about health risks cluster and how these relate to
perceptions of risk among Canadians. A principal components analysis conducted on items …
perceptions of risk among Canadians. A principal components analysis conducted on items …
Health risk perception in Canada I: Rating hazards, sources of information and responsibility for health protection
D Krewski, P Slovic, S Bartlett, J Flynn… - Human and Ecological …, 1995 - Taylor & Francis
Public perception of risk is recognized as an important factor in risk management decision
making (Krewski et al., 1987; Painter, 1992). Vertinsky and Wehrung (1990) argue that …
making (Krewski et al., 1987; Painter, 1992). Vertinsky and Wehrung (1990) argue that …
Expert vs. public perception of population health risks in Canada
D Krewski, MC Turner, L Lemyre… - Journal of Risk …, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
In the field of risk analysis, there is ongoing tension between expert risk assessment and
public risk perception. This paper presents the results of a health risk perception survey …
public risk perception. This paper presents the results of a health risk perception survey …
Social status and health risks in Canadian adults: 1985 and 1991.
WJ Millar, T Stephens - Health Reports, 1993 - europepmc.org
Smoking, overweight and physical inactivity are three lifestyle risk factors associated with
increased risks of cancer, heart disease and other chronic diseases. Using data from the …
increased risks of cancer, heart disease and other chronic diseases. Using data from the …
[PDF][PDF] Health-risk perception in Canada
P Slovic, J Flynn, CK Mertz, L Mullican - 1993 - scholarsbank.uoregon.edu
Attitudes and perceptions about health risk have important effects upon individuals and
society. At the individual level they give and deny peace of mind and determine whether or …
society. At the individual level they give and deny peace of mind and determine whether or …