Radon Research

Background: Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer worldwide. Most indoor exposure occurs by diffusion of soil gas. Radon is also found in well water, natural gas and ambient air. Pennsylvania has high indoor radon concentrations; buildings are often tested during real estate transactions with results reported to the Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP).
Objectives: To evaluate predictors of indoor radon concentrations.

Molds and Radon, Indoors Problems as Indicated by Diseases

Authors: Heikki Elonheimo, Osmo Hänninen, and Robert H. Armon

Environmental Indicators

View the abstract here: http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-94-017-9499-2_58

Winnipeg Radon Testing: Comparison of Test Durations, Effects of House Characteristics, and Efficacy of Floor-Drain Seals

Authors: Warkentin, Pamela E.M., Johnson, Harry M.

Health Physics

View the abstract here: http://journals.lww.com/health-physics/Abstract/2015/04000/Winnipeg_Radon_Testing___Comparison_of_Test.4.aspx

Lung cancer risk from radon exposure in dwellings in Sweden: how many cases can be prevented if radon levels are lowered?

Authors: Gösta Axelsson, Eva M. Andersson, and Lars Barregard

Cancer Causes & Control

View the abstract here: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10552-015-0531-6

Radon is a colourless, odourless gas that is found in soil, rocks and water. Radon has been identified as the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada. Health Canada estimates as many as 16 percent of lung cancer deaths can be attributed to radon exposure. Most of the lung cancer risk posed by radon happens in homes.

Implementation of the New International Standards in Swiss Legislation on Radon Protection in Dwellings

Authors: Palacios Gruson, M., Barazza F. and Murith, Ryf, S.

Radiation Protection Dosimetry

View the abstract here:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25342610

Lung Cancer in Never-Smokers: Radon Exposure and Environmental Tobacco Smoke

Author: Boris B.M. Melloni

European Respiratory Journal, Volume 44, Issue 4, 850-852

View the full article here:http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/44/4/850.long

Hierarchical Modeling of Indoor Radon Concentration: How Much do Geology and Building Factors Matter?

Authors: Borgoni, R., De Francesco, D., De Bartolo, D. and Tzavidis, N.

Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, Volume 138, 227-237

View the abstract here:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25261869

Occupational Radon Exposure and Lung Cancer Mortality: Estimating Intervention Effects Radon Testing in Schools in New York State: a 20-year Summary

Authors: Michael Kitto

Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, Volume 137, 213 - 216

View the abstract here:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0265931X14002252

Radon and lung cancer: Assessing and mitigating the risk

Authors: Humberto Choi and Peter Mazzone

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, 2014 September 8

View the full study here:http://www.ccjm.org/content/81/9/567.long