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 |