title: Radon in homes: determining risks and preventing exposures.
abstract: Knowledge about the effects of radon disintegration products and their levels in the nation's homes indicates that in a small proportion of homes these radioactive substances are increasing the inhabitants' risks of lung cancer. Testing for the problem and reducing its magnitude are the homeowner's responsibility. While practical methods for testing are known, they may not be easily available in all regions. Present understanding of the techniques of prevention and remediation is less satisfactory.
authors.affiliation: Group on Science and Technology, American Medical Association, Chicago, IL 60610.
authors.forename: T C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Doege
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Hendee
mesh_terms: D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000396:Air Pollutants, Radioactive / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D000398:Air Pollution, Radioactive / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D011834:Radiation Monitoring / Q000295:instrumentation; D011886:Radon / Q000032:analysis; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000393:Air Pollutants; D000396:Air Pollutants, Radioactive; D011886:Radon