Investigation of radon exposure hazard awareness among non-uranium miners in Chongqing, China
10.13491/j.issn.1004-714X.2025.01.007
- VernacularTitle:重庆市非铀矿工氡暴露危害认知情况调查
- Author:
Jinghua ZHOU
1
;
Wei LI
1
;
Mengyun WU
1
;
Kui LI
1
;
Xiuhong TAN
1
;
Jun SUN
1
Author Information
1. Chongqing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing 400707 China.
- Publication Type:OriginalArticles
- Keywords:
Radon;
Non-uranium mine;
Miner;
Awareness rate
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health
2025;34(1):41-45
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the awareness of radon exposure hazards among non-uranium miners in Chongqing, China. Methods A survey was conducted among 177 male miners from eight non-uranium metal mines in Chongqing to collect data on basic information, personal habits, and the rate of radon awareness. Factors affecting radon awareness were analyzed using chi-square test and logistic regression model. Results The awareness rate of radon among miners was 23.73%. The chi-square test indicated significant difference in the radon awareness rate among miners with different levels of education (χ2 = 10.28, P < 0.05), while there was no significant difference across different ages, years of work, labor relations, job categories, and types of miners (P > 0.05). Binary logistic regression analysis showed that a college (junior college) or higher level of education, a high school level of education, and working in mines were factors affecting the radon awareness among miners (χ2 = 4.030, 9.150, 11.776, P < 0.05). Conclusion Miners lack awareness of radon, and there is an urgent need to strengthen education and propaganda regarding the hazards of radon.
