Perception of the Chernobyl Reactor Catastrophy by the German Population (November 1986)

Perceived effects of the reactor accident in Chernobyl.

Topics: effects of environmental pollution on health; attitude to use
of nuclear energy for power generation; perceived causes of the
Chernobyl reactor catastrophy; assessment of the safety of nuclear
power plants in Germany in comparison to the Soviet Union; assumed
long-term consequences and estimated number of cases of death in the
Federal Republic as well as in the Soviet Union due to the Chernobyl
accident; change of one´s own nutrition habits as well as further
preventive measures due to the Chernobyl reactor catastrophy; personal
health impairments from additional radioactive radiation; effects of
the Chernobyl catastrophy on nutrition, play behavior and health of
one´s own small children; assessment of credibility of various
institutions providing information and recommendations after the
Chernobyl catastropy; judgement on balance and objectivity of
television reporting about Chernobyl; possession of a telephone;
membership in a trade union or a professional organization.