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Lorenz Curve and Gini Coefficient: Novel tools for analysing seasonal variation of environmental radon gas by Groves-Kirkby, C.J., Denman, A.R., Phillips, P.S.

“…Using a methodology derived from Economics, the Lorenz Curve and Gini Coefficient are introduced as tools for investigating and quantifying seasonal…”
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The cost effectiveness of radon reduction programmes in domestic housing in England and Wales: The impact of improved radon mapping and housing trends by Denman, A.R., Sinclair, J., Phillips, P.S., Crockett, R.G.M., Groves-Kirkby, C.J.

“…In the UK, excessive levels of radon gas have been detected in domestic housing. Areas where 1% of existing homes were found to be over the Action Level of…”
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Identification of tidal and climatic influences within domestic radon time-series from Northamptonshire, UK by Groves-Kirkby, C.J., Denman, A.R., Crockett, R.G.M., Phillips, P.S., Gillmore, G.K.

“…Analysis of data from extended radon concentration time-series obtained from domestic and public-sector premises in the vicinity of Northampton, UK, and…”
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Interpreting short and medium exposure etched-track radon measurements to determine whether an action level could be exceeded by Denman, A.R., Crockett, R.G.M., Groves-Kirkby, C.J., Phillips, P.S.

“…Radon gas is naturally occurring, and can concentrate in the built environment. It is radioactive and high concentration levels within buildings, including…”
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Auditing the cost effectiveness of radon mitigation in the workplace by Denman, A.R, Harris, E.P, Hermann, M.R, Phillips, P

“…Radon is a natural gas which can build up underneath buildings. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has found sufficient evidence to classify radon…”
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Auditing the cost-effectiveness of radon mitigation in the workplace by Denman, A.R, Harris, E.P, Hermann, M.R, Phillips, P

“…Radon is a natural gas which can build up underneath buildings. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has found sufficient evidence to classify radon…”
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The value of Seasonal Correction Factors in assessing the health risk from domestic radon—A case study in Northamptonshire, UK by Denman, A.R., Crockett, R.G.M., Groves-Kirkby, C.J., Phillips, P.S., Gillmore, G.K., Woolridge, A.C.

“…Following an intensive survey of domestic radon levels in the United Kingdom (UK), the former National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB), now the Radiation…”
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Radon anomalies preceding earthquakes which occurred in the UK, in summer and autumn 2002 by Crockett, R.G.M., Gillmore, G.K., Phillips, P.S., Denman, A.R., Groves-Kirkby, C.J.

“…During the course of an investigation into domestic radon levels in Northamptonshire, two hourly sampling real-time radon detectors were operated…”
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Lung-cancer reduction from smoking cessation and radon remediation: A preliminary cost-analysis in Northamptonshire, UK by Groves-Kirkby, C.J., Timson, K., Shield, G., Denman, A.R., Rogers, S., Phillips, P.S.

“…Domestic radon levels in parts of the United Kingdom are sufficiently high as to increase the risk of lung-cancer among residents. Public health campaigns in…”
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Health implications of radon distribution in living rooms and bedrooms in U.K. dwellings — A case study in Northamptonshire by Denman, A.R., Groves-Kirkby, N.P., Groves-Kirkby, C.J., Crockett, R.G.M., Phillips, P.S., Woolridge, A.C.

“…Environmental radon exposure of residents of domestic premises in the United Kingdom (UK) and elsewhere in Europe is estimated on the basis of the measured…”
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Domestic radon remediation of U.K. dwellings by sub-slab depressurisation: Evidence for a baseline contribution from constructional materials by Groves-Kirkby, C.J., Denman, A.R., Phillips, P.S., Tornberg, R., Woolridge, A.C., Crockett, R.G.M.

“…To quantify the effectiveness of Sub-Slab Depressurisation, widely used in the United Kingdom (U.K.) to mitigate indoor radon gas levels in residential…”
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P6 Limitations of emission based methods for attenuation correction in myocardial perfusion imaging by Marais, J., Taylor, D.N., Denman, A.R., Phillips, C.A., Picton, P.D.

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Radon mitigation in domestic properties and its health implications—a comparison between during-construction and post-construction radon reduction by Groves-Kirkby, C.J., Denman, A.R., Phillips, P.S., Crockett, R.G.M., Woolridge, A.C., Tornberg, R.

“…Although United Kingdom (UK) Building Regulations applicable to houses constructed since 1992 in Radon Affected Areas address the health issues arising from…”
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Workplace radon in Northamptonshire by Denman, A.R, Phillips, Paul S

“…Northamptonshire is classified as a radon affected area, with greater than 1 per cent of domestic dwellings being above the UK Action Level of 200Bq m-3…”
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Radon remediation of a two-storey UK dwelling by active sub-slab depressurisation: Effects and health implications of radon concentration distributions by Allison, C.C., Denman, A.R., Groves-Kirkby, C.J., Phillips, P.S., Tornberg, R.

“…Radon concentration levels in a two-storey detached single-family dwelling in Northamptonshire, UK, were monitored continuously throughout a 5-week period…”
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Time activity modelling of domestic exposures to radon by Briggs, D.J, Denman, A.R, Gulliver, J, Marley, R.F, Kennedy, C.A, Philips, P.S, Field, K, Crockett, R.M

“…Radon gas occurs naturally in the environment with a variable distribution. In some areas radon concentrates sufficiently within the built environment that it…”
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Time-integrating radon gas measurements in domestic premises: comparison of short-, medium- and long-term exposures by Groves-Kirkby, C.J., Denman, A.R., Crockett, R.G.M., Phillips, P.S., Woolridge, A.C., Gillmore, G.K.

“…To identify the most applicable technology for the short-term assessment of domestic radon levels, comparative assessments of a number of integrating detector…”
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Radon in the Creswell Crags Permian limestone caves by Gillmore, G.K, Phillips, P.S, Denman, A.R, Gilbertson, D.D

“…An investigation of radon levels in the caves of Creswell Crags, Derbyshire, an important Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) shows that the Lower…”
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A detailed evaluation of the individual health benefits arising in a domestic property following radon remediation – a case-study in Northamptonshire, U.K by Denman, A.R., Briggs, D.J., Allison, C.C., Groves-Kirkby, C.J., Phillips, P.S., Crockett, R.G.M.

“…Radon gas occurs naturally in the environment with variable distribution, concentrating sufficiently in the built environment in some areas to pose a public…”
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Analysis of the individual health benefits accruing from a domestic radon remediation programme by Denman, A.R., Phillips, P.S., Tornberg, R., Groves-Kirkby, C.J.

“…Although radon can be present within buildings at sufficient levels to pose a health risk, levels can be reduced relatively easily. Recent studies on a group…”
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