Estimation of lung cancer deaths attributable to indoor radon exposure in upper northern Thailand

Abstract Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking. In upper northern Thailand (UNT), lung cancer incidence was frequently reported by Thailand National Cancer Institute. Besides smoking, radon exposure may also influence the high lung cancer incidence in this region....

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Main Authors: Kawinwut Somsunun, Tippawan Prapamontol, Chaicharn Pothirat, Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Donsuk Pongnikorn, Duriya Fongmoon, Somporn Chantara, Rawiwan Wongpoomchai, Warangkana Naksen, Narongchai Autsavapromporn, Shinji Tokonami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-09122-y