Radiation Exposure in the U.S.
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- Radon is the greatest single source of radiation exposure to the general public- NCRP
- The World Health Organization stated that for the average citizen, by far the greatest exposure to radon comes in the home.
- Average indoor level estimated @ 1.3 pCi/l
- Average outdoor level estimated @ 0.4 pCi/l
Who is at Risk?
- Factors that influence risk include:
- Age and duration of exposure
- Time since initiation of exposure
- Smoker/former smoker or other carcinogenic exposures
- Pre-existing respiratory conditions
- Compromised immune functions
- Genetics Geographic location
- Radon risk related to:
- Radon levels in the home
- Health of occupants in home
- Lifestyle of occupant in home
- Occupation
- Higher Risk for Radon-induced Lung Cancer
- Elderly & Children
- Pre-existing (pulmonary) conditions
- Smokers
- Miners
- Radon mitigation contractors
- Excavators