Published 1993 | Version v1
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Expected health hazard effects of exposure to indoor radon decay products

Creators

  • 1. Koezponti Fizikai Kutato Intezet, Budapest (Hungary). Sugarvedelmi Laboratorium

Description

The majority of radiation burden to the public is caused by the exposition to radon decay products in homes. This has been shown to be a major contributor to lung cancer hazard. Recommendations of ICRP 60 and the NRPB statement on lung cancer risk from radon progenies exposure are discussed. Two case studies are reported, the estimation of lung cancer risk to the population living in Matraderecske, Hungary, and Umhausen, Tirol (Austria), with higher than world average radon exposure. Comparison of detected lung cancer cases is presented. (N.T.) 7 refs.; 5 tabs

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Hungarian)
Lakoteri radonbomlastermek expozicio varhato egeszsegkarosito hatasa

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Itd. Izotoptechnika, Diagnosztika
Journal Volume
36
Journal Issue
3-4
Journal Page Range
p. 145-148.
ISSN
0865-0497
CODEN
IZDIE2

INIS

Country of Publication
Hungary
Country of Input or Organization
Hungary
INIS RN
25049502
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS; S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
BACKGROUND RADIATION; DAUGHTER PRODUCTS; ICRP; LUNGS; PUBLIC HEALTH; RADIATION DOSES; RADIATION HAZARDS; RADON; RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS; RISK ASSESSMENT
Descriptors DEC
BODY; BUILDINGS; ELEMENTS; HAZARDS; HEALTH HAZARDS; INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; ISOTOPES; MEDICINE; NONMETALS; ORGANS; PREVENTIVE MEDICINE; RADIATIONS; RARE GASES; RESPIRATORY SYSTEM