2022
DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.794557
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Estimation of the Radon Risk Under Different European Climates and Soil Textures

Abstract: Radon is a radioactive gas produced from the natural radioactive decay of uranium and is found in almost all rocks and soils. In confined places (e.g., dwellings, workplaces, caves, and underground mines), radon may accumulate and become a substantial health risk since it is considered the second most important cause of lung cancer in many developed countries. Radon risk assessment commonly considers either field or estimate values of the radon concentration and the gas permeability of soils. However, radon ri… Show more

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“…One further contribution to the natural background radiation comes from radon decay products. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas generated by the decay of uranium in rocks and soil, and its decay releases α particles into the air ( 24 , 25 ). And the hermetic nature of underground mines allows for the significant accumulation of radon, which not only increases the natural background radiation but also has detrimental effects on the health of workers involved in deep underground operations ( 26 , 27 ).…”
Section: Characteristics Of the Dugementioning
confidence: 99%
“…One further contribution to the natural background radiation comes from radon decay products. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas generated by the decay of uranium in rocks and soil, and its decay releases α particles into the air ( 24 , 25 ). And the hermetic nature of underground mines allows for the significant accumulation of radon, which not only increases the natural background radiation but also has detrimental effects on the health of workers involved in deep underground operations ( 26 , 27 ).…”
Section: Characteristics Of the Dugementioning
confidence: 99%