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Analysis of genetic instability induced by radon exposure in iron mine processing workers in Shandong Province, Northern China
13 Dec 2024
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Background: Radon, a colorless and odorless radioactive gas, poses serious health risks. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer and notably increases lung cancer risk in smokers. Although previous epidemiological studies have mainly examined lung cancer rates in miners, the effects of radon on genomic stability and its molecular mechanisms are not well understood. Methods: This study evaluated chromosomal...
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