Home Energy Efficiency and Radon Related Risk of Lung Cancer: Modelling Study

Home energy efficiency and radon related risk of lung cancer: modelling study

Authored by: Milner, J., Shrubsole, C., Das, P., Jones, B., Ridley, I., Chalabi, Z., Hamilton, I., Armstrong, B., Davies, M., and Wilkinson, P. (2014).

Read the full report here: http://www.bmj.com/content/348/bmj.f7493#alternate

Abstract:

Objective To investigate the effect of reducing home ventilation as part of household energy efficiency measures on deaths from radon related lung cancer.

Results of CRCPD Blind Testing Report

A revised version of Double Blind Testing of Passive Radon Detectors for the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD) Committee on Radon (E-25) was released in June, 2013. The report was prepared by Ray Johnson, MS, SE, PE, FHPS, CHP, Consultant, and Craig Harris, Health Physicist.

Read the full report on CRCPD's official website: http://crcpd.org/Radon/BlindTesting/CRCPD%20Blind%20Testing%202013-06-19a%20complete.pdf

Review of low-energy construction, air tightness, ventilation strategies and indoor radon: results from Finnish houses and apartments

Review of low-energy construction, air tightness, ventilation strategies and indoor radon: results from Finnish houses and apartments

Authored by: Arvela, H., Holmgren, O., Reisbacka, H., and Vinha, J. (2013)

Abstract:

Lung Cancer Risk from Radon in Ontario, Canada: How Many Lung Cancers can we Prevent?

Lung Cancer Risk from Radon in Ontario, Canada: How Many Lung Cancers can we Prevent?

Authored by: Peterson E, Aker A, Kim J, Li Y, Brand K, Copes R.

Abstract:

PURPOSE:
To calculate the burden of lung cancer illness due to radon for all thirty-six health units in Ontario and determine the number of radon-attributable lung cancer deaths that could be prevented.

Radon Control Activities for Lung Cancer Prevention in National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program Plans, 2005–2011

Radon Control Activities for Lung Cancer Prevention in National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program Plans, 2005–2011

Authored By:Antonio Neri, MD, MPH; Sherri L. Stewart, PhD; William Angell, MS