Evaluation of Radon Action Plans: Searching for a Systematic and Standardised Method

Kód výsledku v IS VaVaI

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Výsledek na webu

<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>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Evaluation of Radon Action Plans: Searching for a Systematic and Standardised Method

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

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.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Evaluation of Radon Action Plans: Searching for a Systematic and Standardised Method

Popis výsledku anglicky

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.

Druh

J_SC - Článek v periodiku v databázi SCOPUS

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

30304 - Public and environmental health

Projekt

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Návaznosti

R - Projekt Ramcoveho programu EK

Rok uplatnění

2023

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

ISSN

1660-4601

e-ISSN

1660-4601

Svazek periodika

20

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

23

Stát vydavatele periodika

CH - Švýcarská konfederace

Počet stran výsledku

22

Strana od-do

7128

Kód UT WoS článku

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EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-85178930123