Published March 1990 | Version v1
Journal article

How serious is the radon problem

  • 1. Hennepin Regional Poison Center, Minneapolis, MN (USA)

Description

In the last year or two, a vast array of radon-detection kits has appeared in stores and catalogs. The authors explain what radon is and why it has captured the interest of the American public. They also examine the extent and significance of the radon problem and suggest solutions for homes that are found to have a high concentration

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Postgraduate Medicine
Journal Volume
87
Journal Issue
4
Series
Postgrad. Med.
Journal Page Range
197-198, 201-202
ISSN
0032-5481
CODEN
POMDA

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
21070911
Subject category
S54: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
AIR POLLUTION; CONTAMINATION; CONTROL; HOUSES; RADIATION DETECTORS; RADIATION MONITORING; RADIOECOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION; RADON
Descriptors DEC
BUILDINGS; ECOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION; ELEMENTS; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; MONITORING; NONMETALS; POLLUTION; RARE GASES