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The findings of the Lloyd's Register Foundation (LRF) World Risk Poll are based on over 150,000 interviews by Gallup in 142 countries including places where little or no official data exists, giving a voice for the first time to millions of the world's citizens.The poll provides the first ever complete picture of the differences between people's thoughts about, and experiences of, risk. This insight will be used by regulators, businesses, governments and researchers to develop relevant and relatable policies that empower people to take action, that saves lives and help them feel safer. Further information can be found on the LRF's World Risk Poll website.

Main Topics:

Social behaviour and attitudesRisk perceptionSafetySafety at workSafety of food and drinkCyber riskClimate change riskWorry and experiencesWorld trust

One-stage stratified or systematic random sample

One-stage cluster sample

Face-to-face interview

Telephone interview