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Learning about Radon's Risk

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  • Smith, V Kerry
  • Desvousges, William H.
  • Fisher, Ann
  • Johnson, F. Reed

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This article reports the results of an evaluation of the effectiveness of different types of information materials in communicating the risk from exposure to radon, a naturally occurring indoor air pollutant. The study involved a panel of 2300 homeowners who actually experienced risks from radon, and the information program used to explain these risks. The analysis considered information transfer and performance on specific tasks requiring information on the risk from radon to measure learning. The results suggest a systematic learning process, but indicate that the process can be influenced by how risk information is presented. Copyright 1988 by Kluwer Academic Publishers

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  • Smith, V Kerry & Desvousges, William H. & Fisher, Ann & Johnson, F. Reed, 1988. "Learning about Radon's Risk," Journal of Risk and Uncertainty, Springer, vol. 1(2), pages 233-258, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jrisku:v:1:y:1988:i:2:p:233-58
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    1. F. Reed Johnson & Semra Özdemir & Carol Mansfield & Steven Hass & Corey A. Siegel & Bruce E. Sands, 2009. "Are Adult Patients More Tolerant of Treatment Risks Than Parents of Juvenile Patients?," Risk Analysis, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 29(1), pages 121-136, January.
    2. Needham, Katherine & Czajkowski, Mikołaj & Hanley, Nick & LaRiviere, Jacob, 2018. "What is the causal impact of information and knowledge in stated preference studies?," Resource and Energy Economics, Elsevier, vol. 54(C), pages 69-89.
    3. Zhang, Wei & Chow, Yimmy & Meara, Jill & Green, Martyn, 2011. "Evaluation and equity audit of the domestic radon programme in England," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 102(1), pages 81-88, September.

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