Public Sees Nanoparticles as Low Health Risk

The public is not concerned about the health risks that nanoparticles pose, according to a recent study. In a survey done to determine how people viewed nanoparticles compared to other public health risks, 60% felt that they were not a risk or of low risk. Included in the survey were: -Obesity -smoking -Using cellphones -Nuclear energy -Suntanning -Drinking alcohol Those that were viewed as less risky than nanoparticles are: Commercial air travel Medical Xrays Cellphone Bood transfusion