Effects of radon mitigation vs smoking cessation in reducing radon-related risk of lung cancer.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this paper is to provide smokers with information on the relative benefits of mitigating radon and quitting smoking in reducing radon-related lung cancer risk.


METHODS
The standard radon risk model, linked with models characterizing residential radon exposure and patterns of moving to new homes, was used to estimate the risk reduction produced by remediating high-radon homes, quitting smoking, or both.


RESULTS
Quitting smoking reduces lung cancer risk from radon more than does reduction of radon exposure itself.


CONCLUSIONS
Smokers should understand that, in addition to producing other health benefits, quitting smoking dominates strategies to deal with the problem posed by radon.
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Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-2029, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D016902:Air Pollution, Indoor / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D008954:Models, Biological; D011157:Population Dynamics; D011886:Radon / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors; D016540:Smoking Cessation
D011886:Radon