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Background Residential radon exposure is known to be an important risk factor for the
development of lung cancer. The objective of this study was to calculate the disease burden …

Lung cancer is a disease that is almost entirely caused by smoking; hence, it is almost totally
preventable. Yet there are a small percentage of cases, perhaps as many as 5 to 15 …

Abstract Lubin, JH, Wang, ZY, Wang, LD, Boice, JD, Jr., Cui, HX, Zhang, SR, Conrath, S.,
Xia, Y., Shang, B., Cao, JS and Kleinerman, RA Adjusting Lung Cancer Risks for Temporal …

Radon, a proven highly carcinogenic gas, has raised serious concerns, necessitating its
measurement in residential areas. In the coastal city of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates …

The objective of this study is to offer basic scientific data to support policy decision-making
for the improved control of radon and natural radiation gases in Korea, and to provide …

This review paper summarizes the ongoing case/control studies of residential radon
exposure and lung cancer. Discussion is offered in the areas of lung cancer risk factors …

Radon causes lung cancer when inhaled for prolonged periods of time. A range of factors
influence residential radon concentration and this study therefore sought to ascertain which …

Studies of radon‐exposed underground miners predict that residential radon is the second
leading cause of lung cancer mortality; however, case‐control studies of residential radon …

Radon has recently caused concern in Korea due to mattresses that were found to release
radon at levels exceeding those stipulated in safety standards. Radon is a colorless …