| Main Title |
Assessment of Potential Radiological Health Effects from Radon in Natural Gas. |
| Author |
Johnson, Jr, Raymond H. ;
Bernhard, David E. ;
Nelso, Neal S. ;
Calley, J, Harry W. ;
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| CORP Author |
Office of Radiation Programs, Washington, D.C. Field Operations Div. |
| Year Published |
1973 |
| Report Number |
520/1-73-004; |
| Stock Number |
PB-226 734 |
| Additional Subjects |
Natural gas ;
Radon isotopes ;
Natural radioactivity ;
Health physics ;
Radiation effects ;
Respiratory system ;
Lung ;
Pulmonary neoplasms ;
Respiration ;
Dosage ;
Dose rate ;
Humans ;
Ventilation ;
Heating ;
Dosimetry ;
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB-226 734 |
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 |
68p |
| Abstract |
Natural gas contains varying amounts of radon-222 which becomes dispersed in homes when natural gas is used in unvented appliances. Radon decays to alpha-emitting daughter products which can contribute to lung cancer when inhaled and deposited in the respiratory system. For the average use of unvented kitchen ranges and space heaters, the tracheobronchial dose equivalent to individuals was estimated as 15 and 54 mrem/yr, respectively, or 2.73 million person-rems/yr to the United States population. A review of exposure conditions, lung model parameters, dose conversion factors, and health effect factors indicated this population dose equivalent could potentially lead to 15 deaths a year from lung cancer. (Modified author abstract) |
| Highlights Notes |
Reviews health effects from release of radon in dwellings through use of natural gas in unvented cooking ranges or space heaters. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Final rept.. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
Nov 73, |
| Category Codes |
6R; 57V# |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A04/MF A01 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
326571017 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
