ArticleElectronic physician2016
Estimation of the residential radon levels and the annual effective dose in dwellings of Shiraz, Iran, in 2015.
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- Indoor radon measurement in buildings of a university campus in central Iran and estimation of its effective dose and health risk assessment.Journal of environmental health science & engineering · 2021Article
- Radiological Assessment of Indoor Radon and Thoron Concentrations and Indoor Radon Map of Dwellings in Mashhad, Iran.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Assess the annual effective dose and contribute to risk of lung cancer caused by internal radon 222 in 22 regions of Tehran, Iran using geographic information system.Journal of environmental health science & engineering · 2020Article
- Indoor radon concentrations in residential houses, processing factories, and mines in Neyriz, Iran.Journal of environmental health science & engineering · 2019Article
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Abstract
introductionRadon is the second most important cause of lung cancer after smoking. Thus, the determination of indoor radon concentrations in dwellings and workplaces is an important public health concern. The purpose of this research was to measure the concentration of radon gas in residential homes and public places in the city of Shiraz and its relationship with the type and age of the buildings as well as the type of materials used to construct the building (brick, block). We also determined the radon dosages that occupants of the building would receive.
methodsThe present study is a descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional research that was conducted on the building's indoor air in the city of Shiraz in 2015. Using geographic information system (GIS) software and a spatial sampling cell with an area of 25 square kilometers, 200 points were selected. In this study, we used passive diffusive samplers as Solid State Nuclear Track Detector (SSNTD) CR-39 polycarbonate films for three months in the winter. Sampling was conducted in accordance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's protocol. We determined the concentrations of radon gas at the time of sampling, and calibration factors were determined. The data were analyzed by IBM-SPSS, version 20, descriptive statistics, Kruskal-Wallis, and Mann-Whitney tests.
resultsThis study showed that the average radon concentration was 57.6 ± 33.06 Bq/m(3) in residential dwellings. The average effective dose was 1.45 mSv/y. The concentration of radon in 5.4% of the houses was found to be greater than 100 Bq/m(3), which is above the level allowed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
conclusionSince radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, it seems necessary to increase the public's awareness of this issue and to take action to reduce radon in homes when the concentrations are above the WHO's guideline.
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