WHO handbook on indoor radon : a public health perspective
- Bib ID:
- 4771352
- Format:
- Book
- Description:
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- Geneva, Switzerland : World Health Organization, 2009
- xiv, 94 p. : ill., charts ; 26 cm.
- ISBN:
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- 9789241547673
- 9241547677
- Summary:
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"The WHO handbook on indoor radon is a key product of the WHO International Radon Project, which as launched in 2005. The handbook book focuses on residential radon exposure from a public health point of view and provides detailed recommendations on reducing health risks from radon and sound policy options for preventing and mitigating radon exposure. The material in the handbook reflects the epidemiological evidence that indoor radon exposure is responsible for a substantial number of lung cancers in the general population... This publication is intended for countries planning to develop their national radon programmes or extend such activities, as well as for stakeholders involved in radon control such as the construction industry and building professionals. The overall goal of this handbook is to provide an up-to-date overview of the major aspects of radon and health. It does not aim to replace existing radiation protection standards, rather it emphasizes issues relevant to the comprehensive planning, implementation and evaluation of national radon programmes." --Publisher.
- Partial contents:
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- Introduction
- Health effects of radon
- Radon measurements
- Radon prevention and mitigation
- Cost-effectiveness of radon control
- Radon risk communication
- National radon programmes.
- Notes:
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- "NLM classification: WN 615"
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Subject:
- Radon
- Other authors/contributors:
- World Health Organization
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2079 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2009
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