How sizeable are the knowledge, attitude and perception of food risks among young adults? An Italian survey.
Epidemiol Prev
; 48(1): 40-47, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
in recent years, food safety has become increasingly important and a public health priority, especially in developed and rich countries.OBJECTIVES:
to investigate knowledge and perception of food risk among young adults and the related behaviours.DESIGN:
observational study conducted from March to October 2022 through the administration of an anonymous questionnaire based on multiple-choice questions spread online through social networks. SETTING ANDPARTICIPANTS:
317 men and women with a mean age of 23.6 ± 6.7 (71% F, 29% M), mainly students, who filled the questionnaire and gave their consent to the use of personal data for the purpose of scientific research. MAIN OUTCOMESMEASURES:
knowledge, attitudes, and perception of food risk in the target population.RESULTS:
the majority think that food safety is very important to their health. The most perceived food risks are the presence of pesticides, bacterial and viral contamination, residuals of antibiotics and/or hormones, and microplastics. More than half believes to be poorly informed about the risk associated with food consumption. There is a high level of trust in data from scientific evidence and physicians and a low level of trust in data from European institutions and the Italian government. Almost everyone thinks that public authorities should provide more information.CONCLUSIONS:
these data show a good knowledge of the importance of food safety for health; nevertheless, the majority does not feel well informed. The evaluation of the risk perception and of the factors influencing it is important for the success of the information/communication about food safety and for the consumer empowerment.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Plásticos
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Inocuidade dos Alimentos
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Epidemiol Prev
Assunto da revista:
EPIDEMIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article