Stakeholder engagement in the management of indoor radon exposures

Catrinel Turcanu, Caroline Schieber, Thierry Schneider, Catherine Fallon, Robbe Geysmans, Tanja Perko, Marie Claire Cantone, Sotiris Economides, Fabio Barazza, Charron Sylvie, Regine Gschwind, Nadja Zeleznik, Christiane Pölzl-Viol

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Abstract

Radon in buildings poses a significant health risk, being one of the most important causes of lung cancer deaths worldwide. Acknowledging that successful radon risk management requires engagement of stakeholders, this paper investigated prescriptions and practices for stakeholder participation. First, it points out the need to integrate radon risk management in a holistic approach to indoor air pollution, together with urban planning and energy saving policies. It then argues for establishing more systematic approaches to the involvement of stakeholders in the design, implementation and evaluation of radon actions. Finally, it suggests the development of context specific approaches for the engagement of stakeholders at local and regional level.
Original languageEnglish
Article number2020038
Pages (from-to)1-7
Number of pages7
JournalRadioprotection
DOIs
StatePublished - 27 May 2020

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