Gillmore, G. K., Crockett, R. G. M. and Phillips, P. S. (2018) Radon as a carcinogenic built-environmental pollutant. In: Gillmore, G. K., Perrier, F. and Crockett, R. G. M. (eds.) Radon, Health and Natural Hazards. London: Geological Society.
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| Item Type: | Book Section |
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| Abstract: | Radon (222Rn) has been highlighted by a number of authors as a significant public health concern. For example, it is the second most significant cause of lung cancer after tobacco smoking (ca. 1,000-2,000 and 21,000 deaths per year in the UK and USA respectively; US EPA, 2003; Darby et al., 2005; Dixon, 2006; HPA, 2009), yet a very high proportion of the general public appears to be unaware of the risk. This chapter deals with topical radon issues such as radon in the workplace; radon in homes; exposure to radon during leisure activities; radon and water; measurement and monitoring; seasonal correction; remediation; cancer risks; cost-benefit analysis and cost-effectiveness; mapping; future policies; and further research. This assessment of the state of radon research is focused on the UK as an example of a country where radon has been on the governmental agenda since the late 1970s, but also highlights radon issues throughout the world in, for example, the USA, Europe and Asia. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Radon, built environment, cancer, carcinogen, dose, exposure |
| Subjects: |
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA1247.R33 Toxicology. Radon T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD885.5 Radon pollution |
| Creators: | Gillmore, Gavin K, Crockett, Robin G M and Phillips, Paul S |
| Editors: | Gillmore, Gavin K, Perrier, Frédéric and Crockett, Robin G M |
| Funders or Sponsors: | UNESCO, IGCP |
| Publisher: | Geological Society |
| Northamptonshire and East Midlands: |
Environment Health |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science |
| Date: | 20 April 2018 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Title of Book: | Radon, Health and Natural Hazards |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Geological Society, London, Special Publications |
| Series Name: | Special Publications |
| Volume: | SP451 |
| Place of Publication: | London |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Language: | English |
| ISBN: | 9781786203083 |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1144/SP451.5 |
| ISSN: | 0305-8719 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Related URLs: | |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/9248 |
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