Benefits to a life insurance company from providing radon tests for clients

Journal Article · Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1993 · Health Physics; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00004032-199309000-00007· OSTI ID:5545908

Cohen, B L ^[1]

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1. Univ. of Pittsburgh, PA (United States)

If a life insurance company provided free radon tests to clients, clients' life expectancies would be extended and profits would thereby be increased. This effect is quantified and it is found that the direct monetary benefits to the company could be substantial. Several subsidiary advantages are also discussed.

• OSTI ID: 5545908
• Journal Information: Health Physics; (United States), Vol. 65:3; ISSN 0017-9078
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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