Browsing Geology by Subject "Cancer"

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  • Applying machine learning to model radon using topsoil geochemistry 

    Crowley, Quentin (2023)
    Radon is classified as a Class 1 carcinogen, being the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Understanding the prominent sources of radon helps to mitigate against the adverse effects of radon exposure. Considering ...

  • Development of a Geogenic Radon Hazard Index–Concept, History, Experiences 

    Crowley, Quentin; Bossew, Peter; Cinelli, Giorgia; Ciotoli, Giancarlo; De Cort, Marc; Gruber, Valeria; Petermann, Eric; Tollefsen, Tore; Elío Medina, Javier (2020)
    Exposure to indoor radon at home and in workplaces constitutes a serious public health risk and is the second most prevalent cause of lung cancer after tobacco smoking. Indoor radon concentration is to a large extent ...