Radon From A Physicians Perspective

A panel of physicians pose hard hitting questions regarding the basis for concern, the true relative risk as well as how radon can be identified, remediated and incorporated into a "Wellness Program"

Radon From a Physician's Perspective

Sponsored by the:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
In Conjunction with the:
Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation

Part 1 - Introduction (4:20)

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Part 2 - Physics and Entry (16:39)

• Objectives
• Participant Introductions

• Physics of Radon
• How Radon Enters a Building
• Cause of Health Effects

Part 3 - Miner Studies (12:47)

• Evidence of Risk in Humans
• Miner Studies

Part 4 - Epidemiological Studies (26:20)

• Residential Studies
• Pooled Studies

Part 5 - Relevance as a Public Health Risk (34:54)

• Relevance of Radon as a Public Health Risk
• How significant of a health risk?

Part 6 - Testing and Mitigation (22:13)

Part 7 - Radon & Wellness Programs (23:53)

• Radon Testing
• Radon Mitigation
• Radon Professionals

• Radon as part of a Preventative Program
• Conclusions

Colorado Radon Information

U.S. EPA Radon Information

Additional Information:

Take this Program for NRPP CE Credit

EPA Risk Assessment in Homes - 2003

Iowa Radon Epidemiological Study

Learn about becoming a radon professional

Produced by the Center for Environmental Research and Technology, Inc.
In Conjunction with the:
Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation
with funding by the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment & the
United States Environmental Protection Agency