Radon and lung cancer: controlling a ubiquitous pollutant

Internist. 1992 May;33(5):11-3.

Abstract

An epidemiologist and pulmonologist describes the research that links radon to lung cancer. Although radon poses a risk in many parts of the country, internists can assure their patients that a few, simple precautions can reduce the threat in their homes.

MeSH terms

  • Air Pollutants / adverse effects
  • Carcinogens
  • Environmental Exposure / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Internal Medicine
  • Lung Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Physician's Role*
  • Radon / adverse effects*
  • Social Responsibility*
  • United States

Substances

  • Air Pollutants
  • Carcinogens
  • Radon