Table of Contents
PPT Slide
Radon Is a Class A Known Human Carcinogen
History
Mechanism of Lung Cancer Induction
How RDPs Impact Lung Tissue
Physical and Chemical Damage to DNA from Radiation
Scientific Basis for Radon Risk Estimates
EPA Risk Assessment (1992)
Residential Risk Affirmed by:
PPT Slide
IDNS RADON POLICY
Miner Studies
Working Level Month
Miner Studies Demonstrating Risk at Low Levels
Miners Studies Demonstrating Non-Smoker Risk
NCI-Led Joint Analysis of Miner Data ('94)
National Cancer Institute January 1997
Potential Confounders Other Mine Exposures
Translation of Miner Risk to Homes Risk Estimates
Excess Lung Cancer Risk
Who Has a Higher Risk Potential for Radon Induced Lung Cancer?
Lifetime Lung Cancer Risk Per 1,000 People (Refer to page 12 Citizens Guide)
“X” Years in Home at “Y” Radon to Equal 50 WLM Cumulative Exposure
Residential Risk Studies
Residential Study Designs
Swedish Residential Case Control Study
Canadian Case Control Study
NCI Missouri Case Control Study
Samet Editorial Re: NCI Missouri Study
Finnish Nested Case - Control Study
Other National Action Levels (pCi/L)
Problems with Residential Radon Studies
Problems with Residential Radon Studies
Residential Radon Studies
Summary
Sources of Radiation Exposure to the US Population
Animal Studies
Carcinogenicity of Five Groups
Regulatory Comparison of Radon to Other Group A Carcinogens
Environmental Risk Comparisons
Lung Cancer and Smoking
Comparison of Radon to Other Causes of Death
“Radon is a Serious National Health Problem
National Radon Health Advisory
Recent Analysis of Multiple Studies Confirm Risk-January 2, 1997
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