Coskeran, T., Denman, A. R., Phillips, P. S. and Tornberg, R. (2007) The cost-effectiveness of radon-proof membranes in new homes: a case study from Brixworth, Northamptonshire, UK. Health Policy. 81(2-3), pp. 195-206. 0168-8510.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | Installing radon-proof membranes in new homes can reduce the exposure of those living in the properties to the radiation caused by a build up of radon gas. This paper considers whether doing so is cost-effective for a group of new houses constructed in the village of Brixworth, Northamptonshire, UK. The measure of cost-effectiveness used is cost per quality-adjusted life-year gained. Brixworth is situated in a high-radon area of the UK. As a result, all properties built there must comply with building regulations that require installation of membranes. When compared with a number of medical interventions and a well-established threshold value for cost-effectiveness, the use of membranes in new properties in the village is shown to be cost-effective. This result also pertains when adjustment is made for a number of assumptions adopted in estimating the cost per quality-adjusted life-year gained. The paper concludes with suggestions for future research to establish whether or not the use of membranes in new properties in other areas would be cost-effective |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Radon remediation; Lung cancer; Cost-effectiveness analysis; Membranes |
| Subjects: |
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE300 Environmental management R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA565 Environmental health T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD885.5 Radon pollution T Technology > TH Building construction > TH9025 Protection of buildings |
| Creators: | Coskeran, Thomas, Denman, Anthony R, Phillips, Paul S and Tornberg, R |
| Northamptonshire and East Midlands: |
Environment Housing |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Applied Sciences (to 2009) > Environmental Science (to 2009) University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society |
| Date: | 1 May 2007 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 195-206 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Health Policy |
| Volume: | 81 |
| Number: | 2-3 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthpol.2006.06.005 |
| ISSN: | 0168-8510 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/43 |
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