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  P2.05 - Poster Session/ Prevention and Tobacco Control (ID 216)

  • Event: WCLC 2015
  • Type: Poster
  • Track: Prevention and Tobacco Control
  • Presentations: 1
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  • Coordinates: 9/08/2015, 09:30 - 17:00, Exhibit Hall (Hall B+C)

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    P2.05-005 - Radon Exposure Prevention of Lung Cancer Policies in Brazil (ID 297)

    09:30 - 09:30  |  Author(s): M.P.F. Amarante
    • Abstract

    Background:
    Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and other industrialized countries. The most important risk factor is still smoking. However, given the increased incidence of lung cancer in non-smokers, it is necessary to increase knowledge of the other risk factors. The Radon (Rn) is a noble gas and is the most important natural source of human exposure to ionizing radiation. Exposure to high levels of this radioactive gas are related to increased risk of developing lung cancer.
    
    Methods:
    We have conducted a survey on the website of the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA), LAMIN (Mineral Analysis Laboratory), CPRM (Geological Survey of Brazil), Ministry of Health and Pubmed The objective was to highlight the importance of measuring the concentration of this gas indoors and identify which steps should be taken for radiological protection.
    
    Results:
    We emphasize that lung cancer is a major public health problem and the exposure to Rn indoors should be considered as a risk factor in patients with non-smokers lung cancer. Buildings or houses with high concentrations of radon should be identified. However, currently, there is not in Brazil, a country with great potential of mineral extraction, any regulated recommendation for control of exposure to Rn.
    
    Conclusion:
    Exposure to indoor Rn should be considered as the main risk factor in patients with non-smokers lung cancer and second risk factor in smokers. Buildings or houses with high concentrations of radon should be identified. It is essential that regular reviews of radon levels are carried out at these sites