Genetic Variation in SIRT1 Affects Susceptibility of Lung Squamous Cell Carcinomas in Former Uranium Miners From the Colorado Plateau

Genetic Variation in SIRT1 Affects Susceptibility of Lung Squamous Cell Carcinomas in Former Uranium Miners From the Colorado Plateau.

Authored by: Leng S, Picchi MA, Liu Y, Thomas CL, Willis DG, Bernauer AM, Carr TG, Padilla MT, Han Y, Amos CI, Lin Y, Stidley CA, Gilliland FD, Jacobson MR, Belinsky SA.

Radon in Homes: Strengthening State Policy to Reduce Risk and Save Lives

Radon in Homes: Strengthening State Policy to Reduce Risk and Save Lives

Authored by:Tobie Bernstein

Abstract:Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the seventh leading cause of cancer mortality overall. Many states have adopted laws, regulations, and policies that address radon in some fashion, yet stronger measures are needed to accelerate action. Radon in Homes discusses key developments in state policy and highlights opportunities for strengthening policies to reduce risk from indoor radon exposure.