Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2025;34(1):41-45

doi:10.13491/j.issn.1004-714X.2025.01.007

Investigation of radon exposure hazard awareness among non-uranium miners in Chongqing, China

Jinghua ZHOU 1 ; Wei LI 1 ; Mengyun WU 1 ; Kui LI 1 ; Xiuhong TAN 1 ; Jun SUN 1

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Keywords

Radon; Non-uranium mine; Miner; Awareness rate

Country

China

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.