Publications by authors named "T D Gooding"
Radon is a radioactive, carcinogenic gas formed by the radioactive decay of uranium and radium that occur naturally in small amounts in all rocks and soils. It is the largest single source of radiation exposure to the UK population, contributing to more than 1 100 lung cancer deaths each year according to an analysis conducted in 2005. Regulations exist to protect employees (and other persons) where radon concentrations exceed the reference level of 300 Bq m.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExposure to the radon gas within a building can result in an increased risk of lung cancer. To minimise the health risk, indoor radon concentrations can be reduced using well-established mitigation methods. The performance of various radon reduction methods, their combination as well as other factors that can impact the efficiency of radon mitigation, were analysed using data collected from approximately 2800 dwellings that had installed radon mitigation techniques during the period 2007-2017.
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- - The study looked at how older adults' feelings about a behavior change intervention, specifically related to physical activity, connect to its effectiveness, especially in terms of weight loss.
- - Sentiment was analyzed from exit interviews using a "bag of words" method, focusing on the emotional tone of older adults with obesity, and findings showed notable results among participants (average age 73).
- - Results indicated a strong link between positive feelings about the intervention and actual weight loss, as well as improvements in perceived health, suggesting that participants' perceptions can significantly influence clinical outcomes.