Publication

2009 - World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland, Switzerland

Language

English

Word Count

23,500 words, Guess

Page Count

94 pages

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and 2 more

Classifications

  • LCCRA1247.R33 W46 2009
  • LCCRA1247.R33 W56 2009

Description

This handbook focuses on residential radon exposure from a public health point of view and provides detailed recommendations on reducing health risks from radon and sound policy options for preventing and mitigating radon exposure. The material in the handbook reflects the epidemiological evidence that indoor radon exposure is responsible for a substantial number of lung cancers in the general population. Information is provided on the selection of devices to measure radon levels and on procedures for the reliable measurement of these levels. Discussed also are control options for radon in new dwellings, radon reduction in existing dwellings as well as assessment of the costs and benefits of different radon prevention and remedial actions. Also covered are radon risk communication strategies and organization of national radon programs.--Publisher's description.

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