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Chart 1 . Annual WLM radiological dosage at four common radon concentrations and four averagee residential time exposuree periods
The local , state and national level response to the current pandemic conditions has radically changed how many of our clients and their families are spending their time . It is the responsibility of the radon industry ( both public and private sectors alike ) to help clients understand how shifting use in residential spacess can impact their long‐ term lung cancer risks from radon exposure . Although , as a general approximation
, a 50 % increase in annual dose over a year might result in a 1‐3 % increase in lifetime lung cancer risk due to radon
, bear in mind that the additional risk will continue to increasee should that higher dose become persistent over many years .
As always , when your clients ask questions to which you may not know the fulll answer , please feel free to refer them to the National Radon Program Services ( NRPS ) and our hotline ( 800.767.72366 ) or to wwww . sosradon . org .
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