title: The effect of radon on human health.
abstract: Recently, physicians have had to come to grips with the issue of indoor radon. Patients and friends are asking whether there are risks to elevated levels in homes and commercial dwellings. This article summarizes current information and helps physicians respond to inquiries from patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Education, Methodist Hospital of Indiana Inc., Indianapolis 46202.
authors.forename: G F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Perry
mesh_terms: D016902:Air Pollution, Indoor / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D000398:Air Pollution, Radioactive / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D011886:Radon / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D011886:Radon