Indoor radon exposure and excess of lung cancer mortality: the case of Mexico—an ecological study

Ponciano-Rodríguez, Guadalupe; Gaso, M. I.; Armienta, M. A.; Trueta, Citlali; Morales, Iris González; Alfaro, Renato Salas; Segovia, N.

doi:10.1007/s10653-020-00662-8

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“…The carcinogenic risk associated with buildings in the past was linked to the presence of asbestos [44]. To date, however, the focus is on indoor exposure to radon [7][8][9][10][45][46][47][48][49].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Radon-attributable lung cancer deaths for all 66 countries totaled 226,057 in 2012 and represented a median of 3.0% of total cancer deaths [77]. Recently, multiple published studies have measured the risk of developing lung cancer following residential or occupational radon exposure in various regions of the world, as well as the synergistic effect of cigarette smoking and the effect in never-smokers [8][9][10]73,[77][78][79][80][81] as well as analyzing the histological types of lung cancer [82].…”

Section: Radon-attributable Lung Cancer Riskmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A higher risk of lung cancer associated with residential radon exposure has previously been described [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]. In addition to other oncological diseases related to the respiratory system (mesothelioma) [18] and lung cancer (LC) resulting from exposure to radon, various genetic polymorphisms have been studied that may be involved in the development of lung cancer in carriers that contribute to the susceptibility of individuals to LC.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Relationships among Indoor Radon, Earthquake Magnitude Data and Lung Cancer Risks in a Residential Building of an Apulian Town (Southern Italy)

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(1) Background: The association of radon-222 with lung cancer is well studied. The aim of the study was to validate a model of indoor radon measurements, to apply radon software to estimate lung cancer cases that are attributable to radon and to study the relationship between radon and earthquakes. (2) Methods: Different data detectors were used to obtain radon measurements in different places. Continuous data collection and predictions of indoor radon concentrations were carried out. Software was used to assess radon-attributable lung cancer cases, and data related to earthquake magnitudes were downloaded from Italian Vulcanology Institute. (3) Results: As expected, the highest radon concentrations were observed on the ground floor (232 ± 232 Bq/m3), with higher values measured during winter than in other seasons. The comparison of the detectors showed the overlapping of the two detectors-measured data sets. The cases of lung cancer that were attributable to radon in Locorotondo were studied (3.66/10,000). From the multivariate analysis of the relationship between high radon concentrations and high earthquake magnitude values, they show statistically significant ORs of just over 1. (4) Conclusions: Although the measured values are, on average, within the reference level, prevention measures must be implemented, as the measured radon values allow us to estimate an expected value of 3.66 cases of lung cancer per 10,000 people in the resident population.

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Section: Indoor Exposure To Radonmentioning

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Relationships among Indoor Radon, Earthquake Magnitude Data and Lung Cancer Risks in a Residential Building of an Apulian Town (Southern Italy)

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“…Where ALT is average lifetime (70 years), and RF is fatal risk factor per Sv (0.05) [26]. The ELCR value reveals a relative relationship to the probability of developing cancer disease in relation to AEDE [27], [28].…”

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Measurement of Indoor Seasonal and Regional Radon (222Rn) Gas Activity in Çanakkale (Turkey)

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Kuluöztürk

2022

Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi

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Radon gas, which undergoes radioactive decay, can cause damage to the lung tissue and lung cancer over time in indoor environments where it is inhaled. Radon gas radioactivity concentrations were measured using CR-39 passive solid state nuclear track detectors (SSNTD) in the basement and ground floor simultaneously in summer and winter periods in 17 dwellings in Çanakkale (Turkey). Accordingly, an average of 163.67 Bq.m-3 in basements in summer, 63.26 Bq.m-3 in ground floors in summer, 148.73 Bq.m-3 in basements in winter, and 77.57 Bq.m-3 in ground floors in winter. In addition, annual effective dose (AEDE) values and lifetime cancer risk (ECLR) parameters were calculated using radon activity concentrations. Accordingly, the basement and mean AEDE values in the summer period were found to be 4.52 mSv.y-1 and 1.59 mSv.y-1, respectively. In winter, it was found as 3.75 mSv.y-1 and 1.95 mSv.y-1.

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“…In the general population, environmental exposure to radon is recognized as the second leading cause for lung carcinogenesis. Recently, in a model proposed by the International Commission on Radiological Protection, the radon exposure was found to have a positive correlation with the excess of lung cancer cases (186). From the perspective of CS status, radon is the leading risk factor for lung cancer in never-smokers (LCINS), especially in radon-prone areas.…”

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The Current Status of Cigarette Smoking and Air Pollution Associated Lung Cancer

Ma¹

2022

Preprint

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Cigarette smoking and air pollution (particulate matter) are recognized as two major etiological factors for lung cancer. Of all the risk factors, cigarette smoking is significantly associated with lung carcinogenesis. The main mechanism lies in the metabolically activated carcinogens (majorly polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and nitrosamines), which could covalently bind with DNA molecules and lead to irreversible mutations in pivotal cancer genes, such as TP53 and KRAS. Another major etiological factor for lung cancer is air pollution, which is with complex compositions and ubiquitous in daily life, especially in developing countries as China and India. The latest literatures on lung cancer epidemiology and etiology have been briefly summarized and reviewed in this work.

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Indoor radon exposure and excess of lung cancer mortality: the case of Mexico—an ecological study

Cited by 14 publications

References 47 publications

Relationships among Indoor Radon, Earthquake Magnitude Data and Lung Cancer Risks in a Residential Building of an Apulian Town (Southern Italy)

Relationships among Indoor Radon, Earthquake Magnitude Data and Lung Cancer Risks in a Residential Building of an Apulian Town (Southern Italy)

Measurement of Indoor Seasonal and Regional Radon (222Rn) Gas Activity in Çanakkale (Turkey)

The Current Status of Cigarette Smoking and Air Pollution Associated Lung Cancer

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