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The scientific environment has proven the carcinogenic effect of radon. The results convinced the politicians to pass laws in the interest of the citizens. All European Union countries have adopted specific national laws. However, implementation faces difficulties.
On the other hand, we all agree that we need as many measurements as possible, reaching the level of the number of homes and jobs. (ICRP-1995-PAG.19, PAR. 63)
Through our work we have demonstrated that this is possible through collaboration with the Local Authority and the pre-university school system.
Our method has so far made it possible to collaborate with 10 Local Authorities, 14 schools, 30 teachers, almost 1000 students and their parents in a geographical area with a high potential for radon activity and with cancers above the national average.
Through this collaboration, we obtained results with scientific value about radon activity and information about the houses in the locality,
respectively the involvement in our activity of a wide spectrum of citizens.The paper is a synthesis of the results and experiences accumulated over the years and goes through the stages through which we managed to develop a working model that can be easily multiplied, obtaining results with scientific value and with a capacity to educate and inform citizens from genuine reliable sources.The model is informative, educational and scientific at the same time.