chapter shows that risk is a complex and multi-faceted concept. Can you identify all of the factors that influence the construction of health-related risk perceptions?2 Identify one area of risk to public health, for example, a newly emerging infectious disease. Now think about all of the consequences of risk perceptions in relation to this. Reflect upon the likely political, economic and health consequences of risk perceptions in relation to this area.
3 Consider the role of science in relation to the conceptualization and management of health risks. How important is science within this process?
Further reading
World Health Organization (2020) web-pages specifically. https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/ten-threats-to-global-health-in-2019 This is an excellent summary of the complex global health risks presented in a structured easy-to-read format, a top-ten list. The web-pages highlight the major health risks and provide some detail about each of them.
Roig, B., Weiss, K. and Thireau, V., eds (2018) Management of Emerging Public Health Issues and Risks. London, Academic Press. This book discusses the emerging public-health risks from the technological, environmental, health and energy sectors, as well as their social impacts, exploring how increased scientific knowledge determines understanding. The book also offers readers a range of case studies from across the world.
Rushton, S. (2019) Security and Public Health. Cambridge, Polity. This book explores the ways in which governments manage threats of infectious disease and try to protect the public from pandemics. The politics and security of pandemics in the contemporary world is explored, looking at the impact on civil liberties, treatment rather than prevention and the diseases that gain attention.
See also the website accompanying this book at www.politybooks.com/chs
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