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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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:
Creators:
Gillmore, G. K., Crockett, R. G. M. and Phillips, P. S.
Editors:
Gillmore, G. K., Perrier, F. and Crockett, R. G. M.
Funders or Sponsors:
UNESCO, IGCP
Publisher:
Geological Society
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:
Environment
Health
Health
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
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:
ISSN:
0305-8719
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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