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Radon and childhood cancers
European Journal of Cancer (Oxford, England : 1990)
|February 1, 1996
Summary
High radon exposure in children may pose health risks, but the link to childhood cancer remains uncertain. Further research is needed to understand the potential dangers of environmental radon.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Pediatric Oncology
- Radiation Epidemiology
Background:
- Children in high radon areas receive radiation doses comparable to those linked to increased cancer risk.
- Radon exposure is primarily associated with lung cancer, which is rare in children.