2024
Yes
Associations Between School Characteristics and Classroom Radon Concentrations in Utah's Public Schools: A Project Completed by University Environmental Health Students
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7460026/
Davis, Elizabeth
North America
Observational
Exposure
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Radon
Environmental
Exposure assessment
Occupational
Radon
School
Radon was measured in 2,289 Utah classrooms; 2% exceeded EPA action levels. Older HVAC systems and school size influenced radon levels. Running and updating HVAC systems can reduce radon exposure, aiding lung cancer prevention.
2020