Denman, A. R., Eatough, J. P., Gillmore, G. and Phillips, P. S. (2003) Assessment of health risks to skin and lung of elevated radon levels in abandoned mines. Health Physics. 85(6), pp. 733-740. 0017-9078.
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Abstract:
Radon, together with its progeny, is present in high levels in some underground sites. Radon is known to increase the risk of lung cancer, while increased levels of radon decay products on the skin surface have been implicated in skin cancer induction and at sufficient levels might cause deterministic effects such as erythema. Although radon levels in working mines are controlled, radon in abandoned mines can reach very high levels, which would result in an occupant exceeding recommended annual exposure limits in less than 2 h in some mines. The relative importance of dose limits for the lung, skin cancer, and deterministic effects is discussed in the light of practical experience.
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Creators:
Denman, A. R., Eatough, J. P., Gillmore, G. and Phillips, P. S.
Publisher:
Health Physics Society
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Research into Sustainable Wastes Management
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Science and Technology (2010-2016)
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science
Research Centres > Environment Research Group
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Science and Technology (2010-2016)
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science
Research Centres > Environment Research Group
Date:
December 2003
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 733-740
Journal or Publication Title:
Health Physics
Volume:
85
Number:
6
Language:
English
ISSN:
0017-9078
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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