title: [Air pollution and health risk communication].
abstract: The risk communication processes concerning atmospheric pollution and health effects in Modena, Reggio Emilia and Bologna, are described from the public health service point of view. The description includes the chronological developments, the principal events which influenced, or have been influenced by these risk communication processes, their most significant and critical aspects. Finally the air quality evaluation and its impact on risk communication is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Servizio di Igiene Pubblica, Az. U.S.L., Bologna.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Guberti
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Biocca
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Martini
mesh_terms: D000397:Air Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004782:Environmental Health; D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D007558:Italy; D012307:Risk Factors; D014505:Urban Population