title: Real or illusory? Case studies on the public perception of environmental health risks in the north west of England.
abstract: Applied research in a public health setting seeks to provide professionals with insights and knowledge into complex environmental issues to guide actions that reduce inequalities and improve health. We describe ten environmental case studies that explore the public perception of health risk. We employed logical analysis of components of each case study and comparative information to generate new evidence. The findings highlight how concerns about environmental issues measurably affect people's wellbeing and led to the development of new understanding about the benefits of taking an earlier and more inclusive approach to risk communication that can now be tested further.
authors.affiliation: Cheshire & Merseyside Health Protection Unit, Moorgate Point, Moorgate Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Kirby, Merseyside, UK. alex.stewart@hpa.org.uk
authors.forename: Alex G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Stewart
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Luria
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Reid
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lyons
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jarvis
mesh_terms: D004739:England; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000633:toxicity*; D006801:Humans; D011639:Public Opinion; D018570:Risk Assessment
chemical_list: D004785:Environmental Pollutants