Radiation
European Code Against Cancer
About the module
10 minutes long
Interactive
Includes a final quiz
Includes links to references
About the lecturer
Dr Joachim Schüz
Head of the Environment and Lifestyle Epidemiology Branch at the International Agency for Research on Cancer
Learning Objectives
- Recognize what radon is and why it is the second cause of lung cancer in (some parts of) the world and the European Union (EU).
- Cite the attributable/preventable fraction due to radon in the EU.
- Describe the available measures to reduce exposure to radon.
- Outline the current measures available at policy level to reduce exposure to radon.
This module is part of a comprehensive online learning curriculum on the European Code Against Cancer, 4th edition.
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The module
The European Code Against Cancer – 9. Radiation
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