Main Title |
Radon risks : attitudes, perceptions and actions / |
Author |
Sjoberg, Lennart. ;
Sjoeberg., L.
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Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
Stockholm School of Economics (Sweden).;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation. |
Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, |
Year Published |
1989 |
Report Number |
EPA/230/04-89-049 |
Stock Number |
PB90-141243 |
OCLC Number |
22599669 |
Subjects |
Atmospheric radon
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Additional Subjects |
Radon ;
Risk ;
Public health ;
Communications management ;
Information services ;
Perception ;
Attitudes ;
Mass communication ;
Information processing(Psychology) ;
Information sources ;
Toxic substances ;
Case studies
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJED |
EPA 230-04-89-049 |
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OCSPP Chemical Library/Washington,DC |
06/09/1995 |
EJER RISK |
T10.68.S56 1989 |
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OCSPP Chemical Library/Washington,DC |
06/09/1995 |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 230-04-89-049 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
NTIS |
PB90-141243 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
vi, 96 pages. |
Abstract |
As many as 8 million homes in the United States may have elevated radon levels, with accompanying lung cancer risks several orders of magnitude higher than for most other environmental risks. The U.S. Environmental Protection Program (EPA) does not have clear regulatory authority over radon, so has relied on an information program. Less than 5% of homes have been tested, which is disappointing from a public health stance. The report summarizes the available research on communicating about the risk from radon from the perspective of a psychologist. The research results are critiqued to draw practical conclusions for radon policy and suggest the most important topics for further risk communication research. |
Notes |
"August 1989" "EPA/230/04-89-049" Includes bibliographical references (pages 82-92). |