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Family structure is a key factor is shaping the perception of environmental health risks and stresses.

Age plays an important role in shaping the perception of environmental health risks.

Individuals having a history of community involvement tend to perceive more risk when faced with potential environmental health stresses.

Employment helps shape the perception of environmental health risk; those employed by (or having family employed by) industry perceive less risk than those who are unemployed or whose employment lies outside of industry