Published 1984 | Version v1
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Elevated radon levels in today's ''airtight'' homes

Creators

  • 1. Ohio Dept. of Health, Columbus, OH 43216

Description

The high cost of heating and cooling our homes today has resulted in the construction of more energy efficient homes. More energy efficient homes usually have lower inside-outside air exchange rates. This can result in the buildup of indoor air pollutants. Radon is one of several indoor air pollutants currently being studied by health officials. Radon is a radioactive gas which decays to radioactive daughter products. The inhalation of these daughter products results in radiation exposure to the lungs. Sources and pathways of radon in the home will be described in this paper as well as various remedial measures which can be taken to reduce the radon levels

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Publishing Information

Publisher
American Solar Energy Society.
Imprint Place
Boulder, CO (USA)
Imprint Title
Proceedings of the Ninth National Passive Solar Conference
Journal Page Range
p. 355-357.

Conference

Title
9. national passive solar conference.
Dates
23-27 Sep 1984.
Place
Columbus, OH (USA).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
17022009
Subject category
S54: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
BIOLOGICAL PATHWAYS; CONTAMINATION; EFFICIENCY; ENERGY CONVERSION; HOUSES; INHALATION; LUNGS; RADIATION DOSES; RADIATION MONITORING; RADIONUCLIDE MIGRATION; RADON
Descriptors DEC
BODY; BUILDINGS; CONVERSION; ELEMENTS; ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORT; INTAKE; MASS TRANSFER; MONITORING; NONMETALS; ORGANS; RARE GASES; RESPIRATORY SYSTEM