Radon and skin cancer in southwest England: an ecologic study
BW Wheeler, J Allen, MH Depledge, A Curnow - Epidemiology, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Background: Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, is a carcinogen that causes a
small proportion of lung cancers among exposed populations. Theoretical models suggest
that radon may also be a risk factor for skin cancer, but epidemiologic evidence for this
relationship is weak. In this study, we investigated ecologic associations between
environmental radon concentration and the incidence of various types of skin cancer.
Methods: We analyzed data for 287 small areas (postcode sectors) in southwest England for …
small proportion of lung cancers among exposed populations. Theoretical models suggest
that radon may also be a risk factor for skin cancer, but epidemiologic evidence for this
relationship is weak. In this study, we investigated ecologic associations between
environmental radon concentration and the incidence of various types of skin cancer.
Methods: We analyzed data for 287 small areas (postcode sectors) in southwest England for …
