One in every twenty-five persons in America is a racial/ethnic minority who lives in a rural
area. Our objective was to summarize how racism and, subsequently, the social …

Radon is a naturally released radioactive carcinogenic gas. To estimate radon exposure,
studies have examined various risk factors, but limited information exists pertaining to the …

Home radon testing is a primary lung cancer prevention strategy, yet the majority of
Americans have not tested their home. This descriptive, ecological study uses 54,683 …

Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer, yet few Americans test their
homes for radon, particularly in rural areas. The academic team and community partners …

Repetitive, long-term inhalation of radioactive radon gas is one of the leading causes of lung
cancer, with exposure differences being a function of geographic location, built environment …

Introduction: Exposure to residential radon is a preventable cause of cancer. Prevention
requires testing, but the percentage of homes that have been tested is small. One reason for …

Introduction. Currently, there are no publicly-available estimates of indoor radon
concentration at scales smaller than the county. Radon-hazard potential soil maps that …

Radon (Rn) is a natural and toxic radioactive gas that accumulates indoors, mainly in low-
ventilated underground floors and basements. Several factors make prediction of indoor Rn …

Radon testing remains low even nationwide although its exposure is the leading cause of
lung cancer among non-smokers. Little has been done to examine the neighborhood …

Background: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the United
States and is projected to account for 127,070 deaths in 2023. Although the lung cancer …