Survey of Radon Testing and Mitigation by Wisconsin Residents, Landlords, and School Districts.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers, and is estimated to cause 21,000 deaths every year. Radon is especially prevalent in the upper Midwest. This study aimed to assess radon testing and mitigation practices among residential homeowners, landlords, and school districts in Wisconsin. METHODS:Two survey sample datasets were used to assess radon testing and mitigation in residential homes: the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW) and Wisconsin Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey. Wisconsin landlords and school administrators were surveyed to assess radon testing and mitigation in rental properties and schools, respectively. RESULTS:Approximately 30% of Wisconsin homeowners (

SUBMITTER: Denu RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7008351 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature