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ReviewRadiation protection dosimetry2026

A comprehensive review of radon concentrations and annual effective dose amongst workers in copper mines.

Elvis Sikapizye, Patrick Hayumbu, Ng'andwe Mumba, Peter-John Jacobs, Isidro A Pérez, M Ángeles García, Phoka C Rathebe

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Review in Radiation protection dosimetry, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Elvis SikapizyeDepartment of Physics, School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Copperbelt University, P. O. Box 21692, Jambo Drive, Riverside, Kitwe 10101, Zambia.ORCID 0009-0001-1048-3822
Patrick HayumbuDepartment of Chemistry, School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Copperbelt University, P. O. Box 21692, Jambo Drive, Riverside, Kitwe 10101, Zambia.ORCID 0000-0002-1237-6633
Ng'andwe MumbaDepartment of Physics, School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Copperbelt University, P. O. Box 21692, Jambo Drive, Riverside, Kitwe 10101, Zambia.ORCID 0009-0004-9955-8166
Peter-John JacobsDepartment of Occupational Hygiene and Radiation Protection, Sedulitas CC, P. O. Box 101169, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal 3901, South Africa.ORCID 0009-0005-3945-1022
Isidro A PérezDepartment of Applied Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Valladolid, Paseo de Belén, 7, 47011 Valladolid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-8762-3088
M Ángeles GarcíaDepartment of Applied Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Valladolid, Paseo de Belén, 7, 47011 Valladolid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-9959-2047
Phoka C RathebeDepartment of Environmental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, P.O. Box 524, Johannesburg 2006, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0001-9095-354X

Funding

Copperbelt University Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Mining (CBU-ACESM) ACEII P151847
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Radon, a carcinogen for lung cancer is chemically inert, colourless, odourless, and a radioactive gas that originates from uranium and thorium radioelements. This review article presents radon concentrations and annual effective dose (Ey) amongst workers in copper mines, as well as examining factors influencing radon levels. Findings indicate varying radon concentration levels ranging from acceptable values to those exceeding the occupational exposure limit of 1000 Bq.m-3. For instance, mean radon concentrations ranged from 6.6 Bq.m-3 to 2400 Bq.m-3 under mechanical ventilation, increasing by a factor of eight under nonmechanical ventilation. Similarly, Ey values ranged from 0.80 mSv.y-1 to above the 20 mSv.y-1 threshold, reaching as high as 34 mSv.y-1. Ventilation emerged as the prominent factor influencing radon concentration, alongside temperature, seasonal changes, and mining activities. The study recommends adequate ventilation and routine radon monitoring to improve air quality and protect workers.

Indexed as

Air Pollutants, OccupationalAir Pollutants, RadioactiveCopperMiningOccupational ExposureRadiation MonitoringRadonHumansRadiation DosageVentilationAir Pollutants, OccupationalAir Pollutants, RadioactiveCopperRadon

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PMID41904676
PMCPMC13212149

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