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Rev Inst Nal Enf Resp Mex 2006; 19 (1)

A study of public perception of air pollution and its health risks:Theoretical and methodological perspectives

Catalán VM

Language: Spanish
References: 42
Page: 28-37
PDF size: 72.78 Kb.


ABSTRACT

A manual and computer search about public perception of air pollution during 1990-2005 was done, examining tendencies of debates on this field. Four areas are discussed: 1) Perception of air pollution, 2) Theoretical and methodological perspectives used in empirical studies, 3) Significant results, 4) Importance of this area of research for the development of environmental public policies in Mexico. Emphasis is made on publications since 1990, coinciding with the era of open discussions on perceptions, attitudes, opinions, knowledge and behaviour regarding air pollution.


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