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Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal Volume 1, 1995 - Issue 2
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Health risk perception in Canada I: Rating hazards, sources of information and responsibility for health protection

Daniel Krewski Health Canada, Ottawa, Canada; Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
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Paul Slovic Decision Research, Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A.
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Sheryl Bartlett Health Canada, Ottawa, Canada
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James Flynn Decision Research, Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A.
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C.K. Mertz Decision Research, Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A.
Pages 117-132 | Published online: 02 Dec 2008

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