Table 9 Difference in the percentage of “Agree” on the reliability of central government and risk avoidance behavior regarding radiation among residents of the six prefectures
Miyagi (n = 172) | Fukushima (n = 173) | Tokyo (n = 171) | Aichi (n = 173) | Hiroshima (n = 171) | Nagasaki (n = 170) | Total (n = 1030) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Term | Agree (%) | Agree (%) | Agree (%) | Agree (%) | Agree (%) | Agree (%) | Agree (%) | Test |
By performing the risk avoidance behavior according to the criteria defined by the government, citizens can avoid sufficiently health effects. | 20.3 | 21.4 | 22.2 | 20.8 | 19.9 | 22.9 | 21.3 | n.s. |
Taking into account the uncertainty of the risk assessment, citizens should avoid the risk at your own risk | 55.2 | 52.0 | 55.0 | 49.7 | 55.6 | 56.5 | 54.0 | n.s. |