Re: Radon-Stirring the Pot

[epirad@mchsi.com]

Radon Ranger Information:

http://www.radonranger.com/

> Bates Estabrooks wrote:

> 

> "My questions:

> 

> 1. Where did the claim that radon is the "second leading cause of lung

> cancer in the United States" originate?

> 

> 2. How is this claim experimentally substantiated?

> 

> 3. Has this claim been proven via epidemiological studies (vs.

> ecological)?

> (Warning: Since I'm "not an epidemiologist" I may be revealing my

> profound

> ignorance.)

> 

> 4. Who is "Monty Holmes" (Radon Ranger) and what's his stake/authority

> in

> all this?"

> 

> In response:

> 

> 1. USEPA with the backing of the Surgeon General.  The first time I

> heard it, I believe, was 1986.

> 

> 2. Various studies from around the world (see BIER IV for starters,

> look for information on studies thereafter and  pro and con arguments in

> Radsafe archive).

> 

> 3. It depends on what you consider to be an epidemiological study vs.

> an ecological study.  See Radsafe archive for arguments pro and con ad

> infinitum by epidemilogists and non-epidemiologists on this issue.

> 

> 4. Don't know him... but I live in New Jersey, not Tennessee.  From

> your description I would speculate that he is a PR gimmick for either a

> radon program or business interest.

> 

> Recommendation:  Read as much as you can about the issues involved and

> determine for yourself what science based approach best serves the

> public health.  Voice your opinions here... preferably without

> denigrating other list readers who don't share your best judgment.

> 

> Gerald Nicholls

> Gerald.Nicholls@dep.state.nj.us 

> 

> 

> 

> Bates Estabrooks

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> 

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