Residential radon and cancers other than lung cancer: a cohort study in Galicia, a Spanish radon-prone area

Barbosa-Lorenzo, Raquel; Barros-Dios, Juan Miguel; Aldrey, Mónica Raíces; Caramés, Sara Cerdeira; Ruano-Raviña, Alberto

doi:10.1007/s10654-016-0134-x

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“…The effects of radon on cancers other than lung cancer have also reported, [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 12 , 13 ]. For example, the incidence rates of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) among US states have been reported to be significantly correlated with the levels of residential radon (RR) [ 14 ].…”

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Radon Levels in Indoor Environments of the University Hospital in Bari-Apulia Region Southern Italy

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Fucilli²,

Cavone

et al. 2018

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Since 1988, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified radon among the compounds for which there is scientific evidence of carcinogenicity for humans (group 1). The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a reference radon level between 100 and 300 Bq/m3 for homes. The objective of this study is to measure the radon concentrations in 401 workplaces, different from the patient rooms, in 28 different buildings of the university hospital in Bari (Apulia region, Southern Italy) to evaluate the exposure of health care workers. Radon environmental sampling is performed over two consecutive six-month periods via the use of passive dosimeters of the CR-39 type. We find an average annual radon concentration expressed as median value of 48.0 Bq/m3 (range 6.5–388.0 Bq/m3) with a significant difference between the two six-month periods (median value: February/July 41.0 Bq/m3 vs. August/January 55.0 Bq/m3). An average concentration of radon lower than the WHO reference level (100 Bq/m3) is detected in 76.1% of monitored environments, while higher than 300 Bq/m3 only in the 0.9%. Most workplaces report radon concentrations within the WHO reference level, therefore, the risk to workers’ health deriving from occupational exposure to radon can be considered to be low. Nevertheless, the goal is to achieve near-zero exposures to protect workers’ health.

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Radon Levels in Indoor Environments of the University Hospital in Bari-Apulia Region Southern Italy

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Fucilli²,

Cavone

et al. 2018

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“…Radon is the most important cause of death from lung cancer after smoking [ 25 ]. The WHO report of 2009 [ 26 ], as well as other reports [ 27 , 28 ], did not discount possible effects of radon on cancers other than lung cancer. Radon has been examined in several studies of non-lung cancers, including esophageal cancer [ 29 ], stomach cancer [ 27 , 30 ] and leukemia [e.g., 28 , 31–33 ].…”

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“…The WHO report of 2009 [ 26 ], as well as other reports [ 27 , 28 ], did not discount possible effects of radon on cancers other than lung cancer. Radon has been examined in several studies of non-lung cancers, including esophageal cancer [ 29 ], stomach cancer [ 27 , 30 ] and leukemia [e.g., 28 , 31–33 ]. A large case-control study of radon and childhood leukemia in Denmark found a significant association that was not confirmed in population-based studies in Switzerland and Norway [ 34–36 ].…”

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County level incidence rates of chronic lymphocytic leukemia are associated with residential radon levels

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Aim:We previously reported that incidence rates for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) among US states are significantly correlated with levels of residential radon (RR). Because these correlations could be influenced by confounding and/or misclassification among large geographic units, we reinvestigated them using smaller geographic units that better reflect exposure and disease at the individual level.Methods:We examined the relationships between CLL and RR per county in 478 counties with publicly-available data.Results:After adjustment for ultraviolet radiation, a possible risk factor for CLL, county rates for CLL and RR were significantly correlated among males and females both together and separately (p < 0.0001).Conclusion:CLL is significantly associated with RR at the county level.

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“…The results of mortality studies in North Carolina showed that groundwater radon is associated with increased risk not only for lung but also for stomach cancer [46]. Barbosa-Lorenzo et al also observed a strong and significant association between residential radon and the incidence of stomach cancer, but their findings were limited by a low number of cases [47]. There are very few studies on other cancers different than lung and stomach cancer.…”

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Residential Radon Exposure and Lung Cancer Risk in Kazakhstan

Bersimbaev¹,

Bulgakova²

2017

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Many published data have demonstrated the potential of radon exposure to induce biological damage. All these studies suggest that exposure to radon and its progeny can represent a significant public health risk. Radon exposure is considered as the second cause of lung cancer and it is the first in never smokers. Many countries have depicted residential radon exposure maps in order to characterize those areas with the highest indoor radon concentrations. There are areas in Kazakhstan with a number of factors leading to natural radioactivity. The genotoxic effects of radon on population of Kazakhstan are poorly understood. These studies conducted in compliance with all requirements of genotoxic studies will provide an extensive and reliable data for a detailed radon zoning of Kazakhstan. Our review attempts to integrate data about the association between residential radon levels and morbidity of population in Kazakhstan. In addition, we tried to cover all points of the cytogenetic and molecular changes induced by radon exposure.

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Residential radon and cancers other than lung cancer: a cohort study in Galicia, a Spanish radon-prone area

Cited by 22 publications

References 9 publications

Radon Levels in Indoor Environments of the University Hospital in Bari-Apulia Region Southern Italy

Radon Levels in Indoor Environments of the University Hospital in Bari-Apulia Region Southern Italy

County level incidence rates of chronic lymphocytic leukemia are associated with residential radon levels

Residential Radon Exposure and Lung Cancer Risk in Kazakhstan

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