Public knowledge and perceptions of chemical risks in six communities: Analysis of a baseline survey. Final report on Phase 1

Technical Report · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:6742518

McCallum, D B; Hammond, S L; Morris, L A; Covello, V T

A survey of public knowledge and perceptions of chemical risk was conducted in six communities. The purpose was to establish a baseline for evaluating change over time in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in response to new information about toxic chemicals, especially as related to Superfund, the Community Right-to-Know Law (SARA Title III), and other risk communication activities. During July and August, 1988, over 500 citizens responded to a 25-minute telephone survey in each city: Albuquerque NM, Cincinnati, OH, Durham NC, Middlesex County NJ, Racine WI, and Richmond VA. The report provides an overview of how citizens in these communities view environmental risks, and how the communities differ in their basic knowledge and attitudes about such risks. Recommendations are provided, for use in preparing risk communication programs and materials.

• Research Organization: Georgetown Univ. Medical Center, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6742518
• Report Number(s): PB-90-217316/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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