Effects of Radon and UV Exposure on Skin Cancer Mortality in Switzerland

Conclusions:
There is considerable variation in radon and UV exposure across Switzerland. Our study suggests both are relevant risk factors for skin cancer mortality. A better understanding of the role of the UV radiation and radon exposure is of high public health relevance. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP825

Received: 19 July 2016 Revised: 28 October 2016 Accepted: 15 November 2016 Published: 16 June 2017
Address correspondence to D. Vienneau, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Socinstrasse 57, CH-4051, Basel, Switzerland. Telephone: [phone]. E-mail: [e-mail]
Supplemental Material is available online (https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP825).
The authors declare they have no actual or potential competing financial interests.
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Source: EHP Research - June 16, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Daniil Lyalko Tags: Research Source Type: research