Evaluation of Radon Action Plans: Searching for a Systematic and Standardised Method
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F86652052%3A_____%2F23%3AN0000018" target="_blank" >RIV/86652052:_____/23:N0000018 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/23/7128" target="_blank" >https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/23/7128</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20237128" target="_blank" >10.3390/ijerph20237128</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Evaluation of Radon Action Plans: Searching for a Systematic and Standardised Method
Original language description
Radon, a carcinogenic radioactive gas, is a leading cause of lung cancer according to the World Health Organization. European Member States are required to develop and implement National Radon Action Plans (RAPs) to address its dangerous health effects. However, assessing the effectiveness of these RAPs presents challenges for authorities. This study aims to explore the possibility of a systematic and standardised assessment method to evaluate the effectiveness of RAP strategies and its implementation. The method involved analysing the strategies of 27 EU Member States and the UK, conducting legal document analysis and group interviews with responsible authorities. Additionally, four regional workshops and one final European workshop were held. The research took place from March 2021 to May 2023. Findings indicate that evaluating RAP effectiveness is challenging due to limited existing common criteria or indicators. To address this, the study proposes guiding questions for each element required by the EU Directive, as well as additional questions related to education and training. This contribution benefits RAP owners and European regulatory authorities, supporting the development of effectiveness indicators for RAPs. By improving assessment methods, we can enhance the effectiveness of strategies in mitigating the risks associated with radon exposure.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>SC</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the SCOPUS database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
30304 - Public and environmental health
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
R - Projekt Ramcoveho programu EK
Others
Publication year
2023
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
ISSN
1660-4601
e-ISSN
1660-4601
Volume of the periodical
20
Issue of the periodical within the volume
23
Country of publishing house
CH - SWITZERLAND
Number of pages
22
Pages from-to
7128
UT code for WoS article
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EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85178930123