Cost–benefit analyses of radon mitigation projects

Petersen, Mads Lyngby; Larsen, Thommy

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2005.10.005

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“…The studies by Yousefi et al ( 31 ) and Ranjbar et al ( 37 ) showed that the concentrations of radon gas in nearly 3% of the residential homes in the cities of Gorgan and Rafsanjan were higher than the amount of the proposed U.S. EPA standard. The Danish Ministry of Health has announced that 4.6% of the homes have radon levels in excess of the standard level ( 38 ). In 50% of the American residential homes, the radon concentration is 148 Bq/m 3 ( 36 ).…”

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Estimation of the residential radon levels and the annual effective dose in dwellings of Shiraz, Iran, in 2015

Yarahmadi¹,

Shahsavani²,

Mahmoudian³

et al. 2016

Electron physician

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IntroductionRadon is the second most important cause of lung cancer after smoking. Thus, the determination of indoor radon concentrations in dwellings and workplaces is an important public health concern. The purpose of this research was to measure the concentration of radon gas in residential homes and public places in the city of Shiraz and its relationship with the type and age of the buildings as well as the type of materials used to construct the building (brick, block). We also determined the radon dosages that occupants of the building would receive.MethodsThe present study is a descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional research that was conducted on the building’s indoor air in the city of Shiraz in 2015. Using geographic information system (GIS) software and a spatial sampling cell with an area of 25 square kilometers, 200 points were selected. In this study, we used passive diffusive samplers as Solid State Nuclear Track Detector (SSNTD) CR-39 polycarbonate films for three months in the winter. Sampling was conducted in accordance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s protocol. We determined the concentrations of radon gas at the time of sampling, and calibration factors were determined. The data were analyzed by IBM-SPSS, version 20, descriptive statistics, Kruskal-Wallis, and Mann–Whitney tests.ResultsThis study showed that the average radon concentration was 57.6 ± 33.06 Bq/m3 in residential dwellings. The average effective dose was 1.45 mSv/y. The concentration of radon in 5.4% of the houses was found to be greater than 100 Bq/m3, which is above the level allowed by the World Health Organization (WHO).ConclusionSince radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, it seems necessary to increase the public’s awareness of this issue and to take action to reduce radon in homes when the concentrations are above the WHO’s guideline.

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Estimation of the residential radon levels and the annual effective dose in dwellings of Shiraz, Iran, in 2015

Yarahmadi¹,

Shahsavani²,

Mahmoudian³

et al. 2016

Electron physician

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“…In addition to the geological substrate (geological conditions), other main radon sources include anthropogenic factors, like building construction and materials, tap water, and living habits [2][3][4]. As radon is not stable and decays, it exposes the human body to radiation [5]. Radon is considered as one of the top four environmental risks to public health [6] and many occupational and epidemiological studies have investigated the links between chronic exposures to radon and lung cancer [7].…”

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Setting the Scene for a Healthier Indoor Living Environment: Citizens’ Knowledge, Awareness, and Habits Related to Residential Radon Exposure in Romania

Petrescu

Petrescu-Mag

2017

Sustainability

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Abstract:The present research is based on the premise that people perceive radiation risks in different ways, depending on their cultural background, information exposure, economic level, and educational status, which are specific to each country. The main objective was to assess and report, for the first time, the Romanians' attitude (perceptions, knowledge, and behaviors) related to residential radon, in order to contribute to the creation of a healthier living environment. A convenience sample of 229 people from different parts of Romania, including radon prone areas, was used. Results profiled a population vulnerable to radon threats from the perspective of their awareness and perceptions. Thus, study results showed that most participants did not perceive the risk generated by radon exposure as significant to their health; only 13.1% of interviewed people considered the danger to their health as "high" or "very high". Additionally, it was found that awareness of radon itself was low: 62.4% of the sample did not know what radon was. From a practical perspective, the study shows that in Romania, increasing awareness, through the provision of valid information, should be a major objective of strategies that aim to reduce radon exposure. The present study takes a bottom-up perspective by assessing Romanian citizens' attitudes toward radon. Therefore, it compensates for a gap in the behavioral studies literature by providing practical support for radon risk mitigation and creating the premises for a healthier living environment.

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“…This time interval was chosen with respect to the average age of houses in the Czech Republic, which is 47 years [10], and also with respect to the average interval between two major reconstructions (based on good practice). The assumed interval for fan replacement (10 years) comes from practical experience, and it is also supported by the paper of Coskerkan et al [11] and Petersen and Larsen [12]. Full-time fan operation is considered.…”

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“…• An EU DG workshop [17] which dealt with statistical fatality values recommends a statistical fatality value of D 1.4 million. • Petersen and Larsen [12] published a value of D 47,785 per hospital admission and loss of production per one case of lung cancer. The cost of lung cancer treatment is approximately D 11,000 in the Czech Republic (Personal communication).…”

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Limited applicability of cost–effectiveness and cost–benefit analyses for the optimization of radon remedial measures

Jiránek

Rovenská

2010

Journal of Hazardous Materials

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Cost–benefit analyses of radon mitigation projects

Cited by 14 publications

References 15 publications

Estimation of the residential radon levels and the annual effective dose in dwellings of Shiraz, Iran, in 2015

Estimation of the residential radon levels and the annual effective dose in dwellings of Shiraz, Iran, in 2015

Setting the Scene for a Healthier Indoor Living Environment: Citizens’ Knowledge, Awareness, and Habits Related to Residential Radon Exposure in Romania

Limited applicability of cost–effectiveness and cost–benefit analyses for the optimization of radon remedial measures

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