Radon risk communication research: Practical lessons

Journal Article · Tue May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1990 · Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/10473289.1990.10466718· OSTI ID:6711415

Fisher, A; Johnson, F R ^[1]

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1. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (USA)

Those responsible for state and local radon programs often express frustration about the small share of homes that have been tested for radon, and the small share of those with high readings that have been mitigated. There are now a number of completed studies that have examined how well alternative ways of communicating about radon risk have accomplished the goals of motivating appropriate testing and mitigation. This paper summarizes the research results that are most crucial for planning and implementing effective radon risk communication programs. We identify six reasons why people do not respond to radon as a serious threat and provide some remedies suggested by radon studies.

• OSTI ID: 6711415
• Journal Information: Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association; (USA) Vol. 40:5; ISSN 1047-3289; ISSN JAWAE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
540130* -- Environment
Atmospheric-- Radioactive Materials Monitoring & Transport-- (1990-)
AIR POLLUTION
BUILDINGS
ELEMENTS
FLUIDS
GASES
HOUSES
IMPLEMENTATION
INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
MITIGATION
NONMETALS
PLANNING
POLLUTION
RADON
RARE GASES
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
RISK ASSESSMENT