Residents' perceptions of radon health risks: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Radon is a high impact environmental pollutant and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada. Building design, extended winter, and geographical location expose residents of Ottawa-Gatineau (the national capital region in Canada) to an increased risk. It is surprising that residents have an inadequate awareness of the risk - despite its gravity - and have taken minimum preventive actions. This study explores perceptions of radon health risk and examines the factors that enable and hinder the adoption of preventive measures among Ottawa-Gatineau residents.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured interviews with 35 residents with varying educational and income levels to inquire about their knowledge and perception of radon, and to explore their views of enab

SUBMITTER: Khan SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6694642 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature