The Cost-effectiveness of Radon Remediation in Schools

Radon remediation in schools was identified early on as a potential priority for governments. The exposure reduction attributable to schools remediation can be substantial (1). Epidemiological and technical radon research has produced information which has enabled attention to be turned to specific effectiveness questions regarding radon identification and remediation programmes in buildings, including schools. Decision making about policy implementation has been an integral part of these programmes and questions have been raised about the economic implications of the regulations (2-5). Very few attempts to answer the economic questions related to proposed and adopted policies for schools remediation have been made, though several authors have suggested possible hypotheses (6).