Table 4.
Cost per quality adjusted life year (QALY) gained (discounted) of requiring basic measures to prevent radon in new homes by mean indoor radon concentration in area
| Mean indoor radon concentration in local area (Bq/m3) | Cost (£) per QALY gained (discounted) | % of national housing stock in areas with mean at or above this value |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 21 400 | 87.5 |
| 20 | 13 100 | 39.6 |
| 30 | 10 300 | 16.7 |
| 36* | 9400 | 10.3 |
| 40 | 8900 | 7.6 |
| 50 | 8100 | 3.7 |
| 52† | 8000 | 3.2 |
| 60 | 7500 | 1.9 |
| 64‡ | 7400 | 1.5 |
| 70 | 7100 | 1.0 |
| 80 | 6800 | 0.6 |
| 87§ | 6700 | 0.4 |
| 90 | 6600 | 0.4 |
| Entire UK: | ||
| 21 | 11 400 | 100 |
£1 (€1.1; $1.5).
*1% of measurements >200 Bq/m3.
†3% of measurements >200 Bq/m3, and limit of current policy.
‡5% of measurements >200 Bq/m3.
§10% of measurements >200 Bq/m3.