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Comparison of risk perceptions and beliefs across common chronic diseases

Catharine Wang, Suzanne M. O’Neill, Nan Rothrock, Robert Gramling, Ananda Sen, Louise S. Acheson, Wendy S. Rubinstein, Donald E. Nease, Mack T. Ruffin

Preventive Medicine · 2008 · 140 citations · 29 references

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Concepts

Social SciencesHealth BehaviorHealth PsychologyRisk CommunicationRisk PerceptionChronic DiseaseChronic Disease DisparitiesHealth BeliefsIllness PerceptionPerceived RiskRisk AttitudesDisease Susceptibility BeliefsHealth Risk AttitudesPerceived ChronicityRisk Perception AnalysisSubjective Illness Beliefs

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