Analyses of various biological effects in different age and sex groups
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Individuals (Adults and children) from Radon high exposed dwellings
(> 300 Bq/m3)
2019-2020 Survey of Radon exposure in dwellings, measurements were performed for one year
2024-2027 Collectio
Sponsors
Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals in households where the radon concentration has been measured for one year and was either above 300 Bq/m3 or below 40 Bq/m3 on average. Who have lived in this dwelling for at least five years at the time of data collection and biosampling or, in the case of younger persons, their entire life to date.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Persons who do not wish to participate in the study or who are not capable of giving consent (except children) Children under 3 years of age Children who, despite the consent of both parents/guardians, do not agree to participate in the study themselves Persons with a pronounced language barrier that prevents them from answering the questionnaire adequately
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| DNA damage, gene expression, microbiome and cytokines of different target tissue | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Associated health effect linked to the investigated biomarker | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMaria Gomolka
Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz
Outcome results
None listed