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30 July 2010

Answer to Question #504 Submitted to "Ask the Experts"

Category: Radon

The following question was answered by an expert in the appropriate field:

Hello. I am doing a student research project on the correlation between radon in homes and the lung health of the homeowners. I am trying to find some literary sources or articles on this subject.

Thank you for your very timely question. The cover story of our December 2000 Health Physics Society's Newsletter summarizes the current activity in radon throughout the United States. It addresses the latest information on radon and lung cancer. We will send you a copy. You will also find a lot of information on radon and lung cancer on the following Web sites:

Good luck on your project. Let us know if you need any additional information.

Gen Roessler, Editor HPS Web Site

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