Abstract:Radon is a radioactive gas of natural origin that tends to accumulate in buildings. Although the levels recorded can be reduced, this requires the co-operation of residents, and the French population has a very poor understanding of radon-induced risk. The justification for keeping a close watch on indoor radon concentrations is the underlying risk of lung cancer as a consequence of exposure to high levels. Two official statements dealing with radon risk management were issued in 1999 in France to define the t… Show more
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