Radon

[julian.gibbs@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu]

     This morning driving to work I saw an ad on the rear of a Nashville 
     Transit bus that almost involved me in an accident!  In very large 
     letters it proclaimed "RADON...THE SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF LUNG 
     CANCER" followed by a number to call for more information.  I suppose 
     we must agree that their statement is correct...provided the study 
     population is limited to pitchblende miners.  Is anyone aware of a 
     study that will justify this kind of misinformation?  Does anyone have 
     any suggestions as to what might be appropriate action?
     
     Incidentally, I think I inadvertently posted a reply to this mailing 
     list earlier today.  It should have gone to medical physics.  Sorry 
     about that.
     

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     S. Julian Gibbs, DDS, PhD                           Voice 615-322-3190
     Professor of Radiology                                FAX 615-322-3764
     Vanderbilt University Medical Center
     Nashville TN 37232-2675      mailto:julian.gibbs@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu
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