Reducing lung cancer risk from radon exposure in Manheim Township, PA: Radon Resistant New Construction (RRNC) as a significant public health tool.

PURPOSE: Radon is a known human carcinogen and the second leading cause of lung cancer worldwide. This study evaluated the effectiveness of Radon Resistant New Construction (RRNC) ordinances enacted in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania, which mandate RR…

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