Abstract
Three general areas where problems occur in the attempt to communicate risk assessment information to decisionmakers are examined and discussed. These areas include the language used, the use of uncertainty and probability concepts and the complex nature of risk assessments. Possible resolutions discussed relating to these problems include the use of positive words, more clarity and education.
The thoughts and ideas discussed here are those of the the authors and are not necessarily those of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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Cothern, C.R., Marcus, W.L. (1987). A Discussion of Some of the Problems Encountered in Communicating Risk Assessments to Decision Makers. In: Lave, L.B. (eds) Risk Assessment and Management. Advances in Risk Analysis, vol 5. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-6443-7_55
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