Using an original public opinion survey, we study public attitudes and behaviors toward air pollution in Almaty, Kazakhstan. In the Health Belief Model (HBM) framework previously used to understand an individual’s he...Using an original public opinion survey, we study public attitudes and behaviors toward air pollution in Almaty, Kazakhstan. In the Health Belief Model (HBM) framework previously used to understand an individual’s health decision-making, we evaluate citizens’ awareness of the poor air quality, their perception of risk, and their willingness to devote time and resources to reduce their air pollution exposure. We find that although citizens are aware of the gravity and general harms of air pollution, they significantly underestimate their individual health risks, and, as a result, often engage in daily routines that exacerbate their exposure to pollution. We find that behaviors increasing the risk of pollution exposure are related to the underlying beliefs about personal health risks, self-efficacy, and material and economic limitations. This means that treating pollution as an individual health problem rather than social issue in public discourse may promote behaviors reducing exposure and improving personal and public health outcomes.展开更多
On November 23,the Bureau of International Exchanges and Cooperation of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism,Consulate General of China in Almaty,and National Music Conservatory of Kazakhstan jointly held a lecture of ...On November 23,the Bureau of International Exchanges and Cooperation of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism,Consulate General of China in Almaty,and National Music Conservatory of Kazakhstan jointly held a lecture of "Chinese Culture Talk"on Chinese music and culture's thinking and practice when re-facing the world at National Music Conservatory of Kazakhstan.Zhang Wei,Chinese Consul General in Almaty,Guo Xinqiao, Chinese Deputy Consul General in Almaty,vice president of National Music Conservatory of Kazakhstan,and some 200 music lovers and students and teachers from colleges in Almaty attended the event.展开更多
Almatis is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of high-quality specialty alumina products. With near 900 employees worldwide, the company＇s products are used in a wide variety of industries, ...Almatis is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of high-quality specialty alumina products. With near 900 employees worldwide, the company＇s products are used in a wide variety of industries, including steel production, cement production, non-ferrous metal production,展开更多
文摘Using an original public opinion survey, we study public attitudes and behaviors toward air pollution in Almaty, Kazakhstan. In the Health Belief Model (HBM) framework previously used to understand an individual’s health decision-making, we evaluate citizens’ awareness of the poor air quality, their perception of risk, and their willingness to devote time and resources to reduce their air pollution exposure. We find that although citizens are aware of the gravity and general harms of air pollution, they significantly underestimate their individual health risks, and, as a result, often engage in daily routines that exacerbate their exposure to pollution. We find that behaviors increasing the risk of pollution exposure are related to the underlying beliefs about personal health risks, self-efficacy, and material and economic limitations. This means that treating pollution as an individual health problem rather than social issue in public discourse may promote behaviors reducing exposure and improving personal and public health outcomes.
文摘On November 23,the Bureau of International Exchanges and Cooperation of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism,Consulate General of China in Almaty,and National Music Conservatory of Kazakhstan jointly held a lecture of "Chinese Culture Talk"on Chinese music and culture's thinking and practice when re-facing the world at National Music Conservatory of Kazakhstan.Zhang Wei,Chinese Consul General in Almaty,Guo Xinqiao, Chinese Deputy Consul General in Almaty,vice president of National Music Conservatory of Kazakhstan,and some 200 music lovers and students and teachers from colleges in Almaty attended the event.
文摘Almatis is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of high-quality specialty alumina products. With near 900 employees worldwide, the company＇s products are used in a wide variety of industries, including steel production, cement production, non-ferrous metal production,
