%0 Journal Article
%T Concept of risk and risk management
%A Ganiy Opeyemi Abdulrahman
%A Jnr
%J International Journal of Students' Research
%D 2011
%I International Journal of Students' Research
%R 10.5549/ijsr.1.2.38-40
%X Involvement of some individuals in risky behaviours such as unprotected sex, smoking and drug abuse is quite common. This has given rise to concepts such as ¡®risk society¡¯, ¡®risk and identity¡¯ and ¡®risk management¡¯. There are two forms of risk ¨C external and internal. It is important to understand the concept of risk-taking and risk management, especially by the health professionals, because it facilitates the understanding of patients¡¯ involvement in risk-taking behaviours and could also be helpful when health professionals formulate health policies. This paper discusses a number of reasons why some people engage in risky behaviours, sociological view on risk management as well as some occupational risks, with emphasis on internal risks.
%K Risk
%K risk management
%K sociological
%K occupational
%K identity
%U http://www.ijsronline.com/index.php/IJSR/article/view/77/171