Coskeran, T., Denman, A. R., Phillips, P. S. and Tornberg, R. (2006) A cost-effectiveness analysis of radon protection methods in domestic properties: a comparative case study in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, UK. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity. 91(1-2), pp. 73-89. 0265-931X.
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Abstract:
Building regulations in the UK have since 1992 required that radon-proof membranes be installed in new domestic properties to protect residents against the adverse effects of radon. This study compares the cost-effectiveness of the current regulatory regime with an alternative that would entail new properties being tested for radon after construction, and being remediated if necessary. The alternative regime is found to be more cost-effective for a sample of properties in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, UK. For this regime, the central estimate of cost per quality-adjusted life-year gained, the measure of cost-effectiveness used, is £2869 compared to £6182 for installing membranes, results suggesting a case for re-examining the current regulations on radon protection in new properties. Pilot studies will, however, be needed to consider how different means of protecting residents of new properties against radon might operate in practice and to provide improved evidence on their relative cost-effectiveness
Additional Information:
UoA 12, RAE 2008
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Building regulation; Cost-effectiveness analysis; Lung cancer; Membranes; Radon remediation
Subjects:
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE300 Environmental management
T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD885.5 Radon pollution
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA565 Environmental health
T Technology > TH Building construction > TH9025 Protection of buildings
T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD885.5 Radon pollution
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA565 Environmental health
T Technology > TH Building construction > TH9025 Protection of buildings
Creators:
Coskeran, T., Denman, A. R., Phillips, P. S. and Tornberg, R.
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:
Environment
Housing
Housing
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Date:
1 April 2006
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 73-89
Journal or Publication Title:
Journal of Environmental Radioactivity
Volume:
91
Number:
1-2
Language:
English
ISSN:
0265-931X
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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