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Mapping the Geologic Radon Potential of Canada Alan Whitehead, Radon Environmental Management Corp. RSI Radon Symposium, Ryerson University May 1, 2014

Mapping the Geologic Radon Potential of Canada · RESULTS OF HEALTH CANADA'S 2012 CROSS-CANADA SURVEY OF RADON CONCENTRATIONS IN HOMES Revised risk estimate: 16% lung cancer deaths

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Page 1: Mapping the Geologic Radon Potential of Canada · RESULTS OF HEALTH CANADA'S 2012 CROSS-CANADA SURVEY OF RADON CONCENTRATIONS IN HOMES Revised risk estimate: 16% lung cancer deaths

Mapping the Geologic Radon Potential of Canada Alan Whitehead, Radon Environmental Management Corp.

RSI Radon Symposium, Ryerson University

May 1, 2014

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Radon Environmental: The Company 2

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Risk Response and Testing 3

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Risk Maps Around the World 4

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Maps for Risk Communication 5

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A Radon Potential Map for Canada 6

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Mapping Methodology 7

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Methodology Final Step 8

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The Completed Map 9

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Continental Picture 11

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Relationships: Assessing Impact 14

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Relationships: Assessing Impact 15

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Regional Radon Stories 16

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Necessary Action: Testing 17

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Mapping the Geologic Radon Potential of Canada Alan Whitehead, Radon Environmental Management Corp.

RSI Radon Symposium, Ryerson University

May 1, 2014