Detailed Information and Frequently Asked Questions for Bioenvironmental Engineers and Medical Providers on Occupational Exposure to Radon in Breathing Air

Abstract

Radon is a naturally occurring gas that is odorless, colorless, and chemically inert. It is present in naturally high levels in all 50 states and in certain areas around the globe. As a radioactive gas, radon has been associated with adverse health effects such as lung cancer in humans, who can encounter high levels of radon in their homes and at work. This document intends to aid the bioenvironmental engineers and medical providers of the Air Force in answering several common and uncommon questions that the public may have regarding this element.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 04, 2019
Accession Number
AD1087848

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People

  • Barry J. Marcel

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Alpha Particles
  • Cancer
  • Cells
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Engineers
  • Environment
  • Environmental Health
  • Environmental Protection
  • Gamma Rays
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Lung Cancer
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Neoplasms
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Protection

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