Cancer premiums and latency effects: A risk tradeoff approach for valuing reductions in fatal cancer risks

被引：38

作者：

Van Houtven, George ^{[1
]}

Sullivan, Melonie B. ^{[2
]}

Dockins, Chris ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] RTI Int, Res Triangle Pk, NC 27709 USA

[2] Inst Family Centered Serv, Richmond, VA USA

[3] US EPA, Washington, DC 20460 USA

来源：

JOURNAL OF RISK AND UNCERTAINTY | 2008年 / 36卷 / 02期

关键词：

value of statistical life; cancer risk; risk trade-off; latency;

D O I：

10.1007/s11166-008-9032-2

中图分类号：

F8 [财政、金融];

学科分类号：

0202 ;

摘要：

Many studies estimate individuals' values for avoiding fatality risks; however, most value-of-statistical-life studies focus on accident-related deaths. Consequently, little is known about preferences for avoiding other fatal risks, such as cancer. Cancer may engender strong feelings of dread, leading to a "cancer premium," but cancer latency periods may have the opposite effect. Using a national survey, we elicit relative preferences for avoiding fatal cancer and auto-accident risks. We find strong preferences for avoiding cancer risks. With a 5-year latency, they are valued roughly three times greater than immediate accident risks, declining to 50% greater for a 25-year latency.

引用

页码：179 / 199

页数：21

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