ArticleBritish journal of cancer2015
Lung cancer risk at low radon exposure rates in German uranium miners.
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Abstract
backgroundA determination of the risk of lung cancer at low levels of radon exposure is important for occupational radiation protection.
methodsThe risk of death from lung cancer at low radon exposure rates was investigated in the subcohort of 26,766 German uranium miners hired in 1960 or later.
resultsA clear association between lung cancer mortality (n=334 deaths) and cumulative exposure to radon in working level months (WLM) was found. The excess relative risk per WLM was 0.013 (95% confidence intervals: 0.007; 0.021).
conclusionsThe present findings provide strong evidence for an increased lung cancer risk after long-term exposure to low radon exposure rates among Wismut miners. The results are compatible to those from residential radon studies and miner studies restricted to low levels.
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