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(a) Websites3
A website4 should contain
information for adults, completed with that for children and
teachers, Q&As, and a place for public comments.
Preferable website design should allow for:
- A structure that permits easy access to information items
desired
- The variety of information provided ranging from elementary to
specialized, for example by marking each item with the degree of
sophistication.
(b) Over-the-counter distribution
This type of distribution should allow for efficiency for
availability of information. Documents distributed over the
counter may be duplicated in websites.
(i) Leaflets
Simple leaflets can effectively be distributed at service
counters in direct contact with the public.
Providing detailed information directly to laymen is not
practical. Leaflets containing basic information, such as
terminology (explanation of technical terms such as endocrine
disruptors, endocrine system, etc.), brief description of
chemical exposure and adverse effects, or general presentation
of the current state of research, may serve as an effective
introduction. It should be noted that too simple description
could stir up public anxiety.
Leaflets for advanced knowledge could be provided as the next
step.
This stepwise approach is effective in smooth propagation of
information.
3 See separate Annex and the
Endocrine Disruptor Website.
4 A survey conducted in 2002 by the
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications estimates that
69.42 million Japanese nationals (54.5% of the total population)
have access to the Internet. Websites are thus an effective
route to disseminate information. A website can also contain a
practically limitless amount of information.
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