Table 2.
Percentage of persons agreeing or disagreeing with survey statements by category (N = 42)
| Statement | Strongly agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly disagree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Agencies | ||||
| I believe there are enough laws to control environmental risks. | 14.3 | 26.2 | 28.6 | 31.0 |
| When there is a really serious health problem, the government will do something about it. Until they tell me about a specific problem, I don’t have to worry. | 11.9 | 23.8 | 33.3 | 30.9 |
| Environmental Solutions | ||||
| If people work together, they can change the environment. | 64.3 | 21.4 | 2.4 | 11.9 |
| There are things I can do that will make a difference in improving the environment. | 57.1 | 26.2 | 11.9 | 4.8 |
| Nothing can be done about environmental problems like hazardous waste and air pollution. | 14.3 | 16.7 | 11.9 | 57.1 |
| Environment and Health Risks | ||||
| Most chemicals cause cancer. | 47.6 | 33.3 | 11.9 | 7.1 |
| The risk of getting cancer from things like smoking and diet is much greater than the risk of cancer from chemicals in the environment. | 33.3 | 21.4 | 16.7 | 28.6 |
| People can protect themselves against health risks from pollution by improving their individual lifestyle, such as by exercising and eating properly. | 33.3 | 21.4 | 16.7 | 28.6 |
| If even a tiny amount of a substance that could make me sick were found in my tap water, I wouldn’t drink it. | 45.2 | 11.9 | 23.8 | 19.0 |
| I don’t worry about chemicals because there are just too many other things in my life I have to deal with. | 7.1 | 21.4 | 19 | 52.4 |
| I feel I have very little control over risks to my health. | 11.9 | 26.2 | 14.3 | 47.6 |