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ArticleCancer causes & control : CCC2019

Understanding geographic variations of indoor radon potential for comprehensive cancer control planning.

Michael Shayne Gallaway, Andrew S Berens, Mary C Puckett, Stephanie Foster

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Article in Cancer causes & control : CCC, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Michael Shayne GallawayDivision of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, MS F76, Atlanta, GA, 30341, USA. mgallaway@cdc.gov.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7026-2300
Andrew S BerensAgency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Mary C PuckettDivision of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, MS F76, Atlanta, GA, 30341, USA.
Stephanie FosterAgency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeLung cancer is the leading cause of U.S. cancer deaths and radon is the second leading risk factor for lung cancer. By better understanding geologic variations of radon production in states, comprehensive cancer control efforts could be improved. The study purpose was to assess states with the greatest potential for elevated radon and the likelihood of radon-related actions in National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) awardee cancer plans.

methodsTwo state-level variables were derived to approximate potential for elevated radon using the Environmental Protection Agency county map and the 2015 U.S. Census. The association between radon potential and inclusion of radon activity within cancer plans was evaluated using logistic regression.

resultsFifty-one percent of cancer plans recognized an association between radon and cancer risk, and included measurable radon activities. Most states with high radon potential included radon activity in cancer plans. Both measures of radon potential were significantly associated with NCCCP cancer plans including radon activity.

conclusionsGeospatial analyses help to prioritize radon-related lung cancer activities. In areas with high potential for radon exposure, increasing knowledge about potential for radon exposure may result in increased radon testing, mitigation, or other radon reducing strategies, and ultimately reduction of lung cancer deaths.

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Air Pollutants, RadioactiveRadonAir Pollution, IndoorGeographyHumansLogistic ModelsLung NeoplasmsPublic PolicyRadiation ExposureRisk FactorsUnited StatesAir Pollutants, RadioactiveRadonCancerCarcinogensComprehensive cancer controlEnvironmental healthLung neoplasmsNeoplasmsPopulation groupsRadon

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