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Radon and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
1a Department of Haematology, Western Infirmary, Glasgow G11, Scotland United Kingdom.
Abstract:
The incidence of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (A.L.L.) in an L.R.P. data collection survey has been compared with the indoor radon and gamma-ray exposure in 22 administrative counties in England and Wales. There is a strong correlation (r = 0.56, p < 0.01) for the incidence of childhood A.L.L. and indoor radon concentration. Weaker correlations were present in adults and no correlation with gamma-rays were obtained. A weak negative association of Hodgkin's Disease with indoor gamma-rays was found. This data adds to the accumulating evidence suggesting an association between indoor radon and acute leukaemia.
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