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  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Background:

  • Lyme borreliosis is presented as a key example of modern infectious risks.
  • These risks arise from complex interactions between human activities, ecosystems, and pathogens.
  • Individual-based prevention strategies are promoted by health authorities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review social science literature on Lyme disease.
  • To understand public perception of Lyme disease risks and prevention.
  • To analyze the social differentiation and influencing factors of public perception.

Main Methods:

  • Selective literature review of social science works.
  • Analysis of articles on Lyme disease and similar health hazards.
  • Examination of public versus expert perceptions and the "chronic Lyme disease" controversy.

Main Results:

  • Public perception of Lyme disease is socially differentiated, distinct from expert views.
  • Factors influencing public perception include optimism bias and personal narratives.
  • The "chronic Lyme disease" controversy highlights public disappointment with science and blurring of expert/public opinion.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding public perception is vital for effective Lyme disease risk management.
  • Addressing the gap between expert and public understanding is necessary.
  • The evolving role of the public in scientific matters requires further investigation.