Table 1.
Health risk perception scale survey items by frequency of response.
| Statement/Question | Mean | Std. Deviation |
|---|---|---|
| The environment is a major concern for Canadians.a | 4.00 | 1.03 |
| The environment should be a major concern for Canadians.a | 4.39 | 0.72 |
| Environmental impacts on health are a major concern for Canadians.a | 3.93 | 1.10 |
| Environmental impacts on health should be a major concern for Canadians.a | 4.37 | 0.70 |
| How worried are you that the environment can impact your health?b | 3.99 | 1.24 |
| How worried are you that the environment can impact the health of your family?b | 4.16 | 1.14 |
| There are risks where I livea,* | 3.03 | 1.49 |
| My community is becoming a healthier place to livea,* | 2.95 | 1.17 |
a
Scale ranged from (1) “Strongly Disagree” to (5) “Strongly Agree.”
b
Scale ranged from (1) “Not Worried at All” to (5) “Very Worried.”
*
Items removed from the scale due to poor inter-item reliability