A case-control study of lung cancer relative to domestic radon exposure

Public concern was expressed regarding the possibility of adverse health effects with the disposal of radioactive waste in Port Hope, Ontario. A case-control study was carried out to estimate the relative importance of domestic radon gas exposure in the causation of lung cancer in the town over a te...

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Published in:	International journal of epidemiology Vol. 16; no. 1; p. 7
Main Authors:	Lees, R E, Steele, R, Roberts, J H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-03-1987
Subjects:	Humans Lung Neoplasms - epidemiology Lung Neoplasms - etiology Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced - epidemiology Ontario Radioactive Waste - adverse effects Radon - adverse effects Residential Facilities Smoking Time Factors Ontario
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Summary:	Public concern was expressed regarding the possibility of adverse health effects with the disposal of radioactive waste in Port Hope, Ontario. A case-control study was carried out to estimate the relative importance of domestic radon gas exposure in the causation of lung cancer in the town over a ten-year period. Twenty-seven cases met the entry criteria. Statistical analyses of results did not provide conclusive results that linked an increased risk of lung cancer and elevated domestic alpha radiation levels, when all factors were considered. However, a very strong association was demonstrated between cigarette smoking and lung cancer.
ISSN:	0300-5771
DOI:	10.1093/ije/16.1.7