Table 3: Knowledge of the radiological hazards from radon gas.
|
Do You Know That Radon Gas can Cause Serious Health Hazard That Can Damage DNA and Potentially Cause Lung Cancer in the General Population? |
Frequency |
Percent |
|
YES |
120 |
21.8 |
|
NO |
430 |
78.2 |
|
Total |
550 |
100.0 |
|
Are You Aware That Radon Gas is the Leading Cause of Cancer after Smoking? |
Frequency |
Percent |
|
YES |
68 |
12.4 |
|
NO |
482 |
87.7 |
|
Total |
550 |
100.0 |
|
Exposure to Indoor Radon Gas can Cause Risk of Lung Cancer in the General Population? |
Frequency |
Percent |
|
YES |
110 |
20 |
|
NO |
440 |
80 |
|
Total |
550 |
100.0 |
|
Do You Know that the Increased Risk of Developing Lung Cancer Depends on the Radon Concentration and Length of Exposure? |
Frequency |
Percent |
|
YES |
57 |
10.3 |
|
NO |
493 |
89.6 |
|
Total |
550 |
100.0 |