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The cost-effectiveness of radon-proof membranes in new homes: a case study from Brixworth, Northamptonshire, UK

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.

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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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