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Airborne
particulates can cause stress on the respiratory system, especially for those
with asthma and lung disease. That is
why there has been such an emphasis on reducing airborne particulates in the
outdoor and indoor environment.
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These programs
have been successful in significantly reducing particulates by the use of
scrubbers on industrial exhausts, controlled burning programs and also by
having cleaner combustion appliances and discouraging indoor smoking at home
and the workplace.
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In addition to
improving the air we breathe there is a very significant benefit that can be
gained from these air quality programs with respect to the health effects of
radon.
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By reducing
airborne particulate levels radon decay product exposures are also
reduced. Conversely, in areas where
particulate levels are not being controlled, the risk of radon can be
heightened.
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In other words,
there is an overlap of air quality and radon programs that exists, where
improvements in air quality can beneficially reduce radon risks.
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