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| Author: | Haucke, F. |
| Title: | The cost effectiveness of radon mitigation in existing German dwellings A decision theoretic analysis |
| Journal: | Journal of Environmental Management
2010 : NOV, VOL.91:11, p. 2263-2274 |
| Index terms: | cost effectiveness legal systems regulations decision analysis models Germany |
| Freeterms: | radon QALY(quality adjusted life year) lung cancer natural radiation relative risk dwellings |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This article aims to analyze the cost effectiveness of different intervention strategies to reduce radon concentrations in existing German dwellings. The cost effectiveness analysis (CEA) was conducted as a scenario analysis, where each scenario represents a specific regulatory regime. The model was programmed to account for compliance with respect to the single steps of radon intervention, as well as data on the sensitivity/specificity of radon tests. The results show that legal regulations with mandatory screening and mitigation for indoor radon levels >100 Bq/m3 are most cost effective as well as other intervention strategies focussing primarily on the personal responsibility for screening and/or mitigative actions show considerably worse cost effectiveness ratios. It is argues that in the light of international experience a legal regulation requiring radon screening and, if necessary, mitigation is justifiable under the terms of CEA. |
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