title: Radon: detection and treatment.
abstract: Within the last few years, natural radon exposure in non-industrial settings, primarily homes, has become a health concern. Research has demonstrated that many homes throughout the United States have radon concentrations much higher than the legal federal limits set for miners. Thousands of unsuspecting people are being exposed to high levels of radiation. It is estimated that up to 15 percent of lung cancers are caused from radon. This is a significant health risk. With basic knowledge of the current information on radon, a primary health care provider can address patients' radon concerns and make appropriate referrals.
authors.affiliation: Salt Lake City Veterans Administration Medical Center, Utah.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Loken
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Loken
mesh_terms: D004781:Environmental Exposure; D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011886:Radon / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D011886:Radon