Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
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Volume 258: Issue 3
Effects of residential radon on cancer incidence
Authors:
I. Lázár RAD Laboratory Budakeszi út 48, H-1121 Budapest Hungary

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E. Tóth RAD Laboratory Budakeszi út 48, H-1121 Budapest Hungary

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G. Marx Eötvös University Atomic Physics Department Pázmány sétány 1/a H-1117 Budapest Hungary

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I. Cziegler RAD Laboratory Budakeszi út 48, H-1121 Budapest Hungary

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G. Köteles “Fodor József” National Center of Public Health “Frederic Joliot-Curie” National Research Institute for Radiobiology and Radiohygiene Anna u. 5 H-1221 Budapest Hungary

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Pages:
519–524
Online Publication Date:
01 Nov 2004
Publication Date:
17 Dec 2003
Article Category:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1023/b:jrnc.0000011745.88739.53
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Abstract  

Radon activity concentrations of 1077 homes were surveyed in two villages of Northern Hungary to obtain the yearly averages. The distribution of indoor radon activity concentrations covered a wide range. Cancer incidences of all the 2680 inhabitants for the last 30 years were also studied in these villages in order to establish a possible correlation with radon exposure. The methods applied in the analysis allow to draw up statistically supported statements concerning the relative cancer risks of different radon level groups. The results show that among non-smoking middle-aged women the frequency of cancer, regardless to tumor types, is lower for those who live in residential radon activity concentrations of a level between 110 and 185 Bq.m-3 compared to those living in radon levels outside this range. A minimum value in the cancer frequency exists at a level of significance p<0.008 (determined with the help of Fisher's test). In general, the present study corroborates the outcome of other studies demonstrating the existence of a biopositive effect, and suggests a wider concept of radon health effects.

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Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
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0236-5731
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1588-2780

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Journal of Radionalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Language English
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