Radon exposure and oropharyngeal cancer risk

Salgado-Espinosa, Tania; Barros-Dios, Juan Miguel; Ruano-Raviña, Alberto

doi:10.1016/j.canlet.2015.08.025

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“…The correlation of radon with the incidence of lung cancer has been proven beyond doubt, however, that this element can probably also cause kidney cancer, melanoma, as well as haematological cancers and primary brain tumors [80,81]. The relationship between radon and cancer of the stomach, liver and pancreas is unresolved [82], while no such correlation has been proven for throat and oral cancer [83].…”

Section: Cancer Diseasesmentioning

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Radon—The Element of Risk. The Impact of Radon Exposure on Human Health

Grzywa-Celińska

Krusiński

Mazur

et al. 2020

Toxics

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Lung cancer is a heterogeneous group of diseases with multifactorial aetiology. Smoking has been undeniably recognized as the main aetiological factor in lung cancer, but it should be emphasized that it is not the only factor. It is worth noting that a number of nonsmokers also develop this disease. Radon exposure is the second greatest risk factor for lung cancer among smokers—after smoking—and the first one for nonsmokers. The knowledge about this element amongst specialist oncologists and pulmonologists seems to be very superficial. We discuss the impact of radon on human health, with particular emphasis on respiratory diseases, including lung cancer. A better understanding of the problem will increase the chance of reducing the impact of radon exposure on public health and may contribute to more effective prevention of a number of lung diseases.

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Section: Cancer Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Radon—The Element of Risk. The Impact of Radon Exposure on Human Health

Grzywa-Celińska

Krusiński

Mazur

et al. 2020

Toxics

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“…According to a systematic review performed by Ruano-Ravina et al,50 among 18 studies, some studies showed an association with radon and cancers of the central nervous system, while the majority did not show any effect. The relationship between radon exposure and thyroid cancer;5152 skin cancer;535455 head and neck cancer;565758 stomach cancer;59 heart disease;60 and reproductive, fetal, and hereditary effects61 have also not been scientifically proven for the same reason.…”

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Health Effects of Radon Exposure

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Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive material that is formed as the decay product of uranium and thorium, and is estimated to contribute to approximately half of the average annual natural background radiation. When inhaled, it damages the lungs during radioactive decay and affects the human body. Through many epidemiological studies regarding occupational exposure among miners and residential exposure among the general population, radon has been scientifically proven to cause lung cancer, and radon exposure is the second most common cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking. However, it is unclear whether radon exposure causes diseases other than lung cancer. Media reports have often dealt with radon exposure in relation to health problems, although public attention has been limited to a one-off period. However, recently in Korea, social interest and concern about radon exposure and its health effects have increased greatly due to mass media reports of high concentrations of radon being released from various close-to-life products, such as mattresses and beauty masks. Accordingly, this review article is intended to provide comprehensive scientific information regarding the health effects of radon exposure.

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“… 28 , 30 , 31 , 43 A systematic review of 13 cohort studies, 2 on the general population and 11 on miners, also concluded that oropharyngeal cancer incidence or mortality was not significantly associated with radon exposure in most studies, though limited quality and number of studies was noted. 44 Considering the strong biological plausibility, this association should not be excluded from future study.…”

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Residential radon exposure and cancer

Reddy¹,

Conde²,

Peterson³

et al. 2022

Oncol Rev

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Radon is an established human lung carcinogen naturally released as an odorless, colorless gas from soil and rocks. It is a major environmental source of ionizing radiation and can cause oxidative damage to DNA, increasing the risk of cancer. Although the association between radon and lung cancer is well established, the association between radon and other cancers is not. Based on reported studies, there is no consistent evidence indicating an association between radon and non-lung cancers, but limited literature, heterogenous study design, and confounding variables preclude definitive conclusions. More research is needed to evaluate the association between residential radon and non-lung cancers, particularly with regard to skin cancer, CNS cancer, and stomach cancer, in which existing literature suggests potential associations with residential radon may exist. However, the literature largely demonstrates that lung cancer is the primary concern associated with residential radon exposure and that non-lung cancers are secondary concerns. These results should be considered in residential radon mitigation efforts.

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Radon exposure and oropharyngeal cancer risk

Cited by 14 publications

References 25 publications

Radon—The Element of Risk. The Impact of Radon Exposure on Human Health

Radon—The Element of Risk. The Impact of Radon Exposure on Human Health

Health Effects of Radon Exposure

Residential radon exposure and cancer

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