title: Characterization and control of radon-222 and its progeny in buildings.
abstract: Indoor exposure to the naturally occurring, short-lived decay products of radon (Rn-222) inside buildings and homes may pose a significant public health problem. Estimates are that as many as 8 million residential buildings may have indoor radon concentrations that exceed the action level recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (4 pCi.L-1). This paper examines the sources of radon in buildings and provides an overview of the methods currently available to reduce indoor concentrations of radon and its decay products.
authors.affiliation: Radiation Services Division, USAF Occupational and Environmental Health Laboratory, Brooks AFB, TX 78235-5501.
authors.forename: E F
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Maher
mesh_terms: D000393:Air Pollutants; D000396:Air Pollutants, Radioactive; D000398:Air Pollution, Radioactive / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005160:Facility Design and Construction; D006798:Housing / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D011886:Radon; D014691:Ventilation
chemical_list: D000393:Air Pollutants; D000396:Air Pollutants, Radioactive; D011886:Radon