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The European Journal of Public Health 1999 9(1):62-64; doi:10.1093/eurpub/9.1.62
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A survey of householders' mitigation strategy: Response to raised radon levels

DANIEL RYAN1 and C. CECILY KELLEHER1,

1Department of Health Promotion, Clinical Science Institute, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland

Correspondence: C.C Kelleher, MD, Department of Health Promotion, Clinical Science Institute, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland, tel. +353 91 750319, fax +353 91 522514 e-mail: cecily.kelleher{at}nulgalway.le

Background: Many Irish homes have unacceptable levels of radon, but there is no information on mitigation actions. Methods: All householders in an urban area with levels above 200 Bq/m3 were surveyed and a 10% sample was interviewed; 141 of 233 (61%) responded. Results: Only 43% accurately recalled their radon level. Seventy-four percent sought advice, 9% consulted a mitigation professional and 6% completed home modification. Disincentives to action were indecision (41%) and expense (29%). Average knowledge of health risk was 9.48 of 12 items. Interviewees were concerned about impact on house value. Conclusions: Support is required for households with high radon levels to effect mitigation.

Keywords: attitudes, radon, remediation


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