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Radon GasAka: Radium-226

Pathophysiology
1. Radon gas is a natural decay product of Radium-226
2. Radon gas is associated as causative factor for Lung Cancer
  1. Field (2000) Am J Epidemiology :
Epidemiology
1. NIH estimates 20,000 Lung Cancer deaths per year due to radon
Evaluation: Detection
1. Radon gas detector placed in basement of home
2. Hazardous level of household radon: >4 pCi/L
3. More common in midwest and most concentrated in basements
Management: Dangerous radon levels
1. Revision of existing construction
  1. Radon mitigation (exhaust for radon gas): Costs >$1500
2. New construction
  1. Radon Proofing Home: $200-400

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