Abstract:Human beings are constantly exposed to different sources of radiation. Among them, the natural sources, which reach the world's population at a relatively constant rate for a long period of time, are highlighted. It is estimated that the average annual dose received by the population due to natural sources is 2.4 mSv y-1. Some bathhouses and spas found around the world are of great importance when considering the aspects of radiological protection, because they concentrate significant concentrations of radionu… Show more
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