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Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal Volume 1, 1995 - Issue 3
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Health risk perception in Canada II: Worldviews, attitudes and opinions

Daniel Krewski Health Canada, Environmental Health Centre, Room 109, Tunney's Pasture, Ottawa, Canada, KIA OL2 Phone: (613) 954–0163 Fax: (613) 954–0163; Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
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Paul Slovic Decision Research, 1201 Oak St., Eugene, OR, 97401 Phone: (503) 485–2400 Fax: (503) 485–2400
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Sheryl Bartlett Health Canada, Environmental Health Centre, Room 109, Tunney's Pasture, Ottawa, Canada, KIA OL2 Phone: (613) 954–0163 Fax: (613) 954–0163
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James Flynn Decision Research, 1201 Oak St., Eugene, OR, 97401 Phone: (503) 485–2400 Fax: (503) 485–2400
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C.K. Mertz Decision Research, 1201 Oak St., Eugene, OR, 97401 Phone: (503) 485–2400 Fax: (503) 485–2400
Pages 231-248 | Published online: 02 Dec 2008

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  • Room 109, Environmental Health Centre, Tunney's Pasture, Ottawa, Canada KIA OL2;Tel: (613) 954–0163; Fax (613) 941–8632
  • 1201 Oak St., Eugene, OR 97401; Tel: (503) 485–2400; Fax: (503) 485–2403

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