Radon and lung cancer - incremental risks associated with residential weatherisation.

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Brambley M R, Gorfien M
air change rate, air tightness, lung cancer, retrofit, radon, residential building
Year:
1986
Bibliographic info:
Energy, Vol 11, No 6, 1986, p589-605, 5 figs, 6 tabs, 49 refs.

Uses a model to estimate the incremental risk of lung cancer associated with increased radon concentrations in indoor air resulting from decreased air infiltration caused by increased air tightness of dwellings. Gives results for selected changes in the air exchange rate. Discusses findings.

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