High radon areas in Norway

Strand, Terje; Jensen, Camilla Lunder; Ånestad, Katrine; Ruden, Line; Ramberg, Gro Beate

doi:10.1016/j.ics.2004.10.027

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“…It was noted during the 4 week chamber study that the RAD7 and the Sun Nuclear had not been calibrated in a number of years (3)(4)(5). Subsequently, the RAD7 and Sun Nuclear were sent to BfS (Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz), Germany for calibration and the 4 week cycle was restarted under the same conditions to incorporate a further comparison of calibrated and uncalibrated monitors.…”

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“…The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) report of 2000 estimates the mean worldwide indoor concentration of radon to be 40 Bq m −3 [3] but variations within and between countries can be significant. Among the world's highest recorded indoor levels are 49 000 Bq m −3 in Castleisland, Ireland [4], 50 000 Bq m −3 in Norway [5] and 84 000 Bq m −3 in Sweden [6], all in dwellings.…”

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Inter-comparison of radon detectors for one to four week measurement periods

Gunning¹,

Murray²,

Long³

et al. 2016

J. Radiol. Prot.

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Seven different types of radon detectors (Atmos 12 dpx, RAD7, RStone, Sun Nuclear 1028, Ramon 2.2, Canary and CR-39) were compared for exposure periods of 1, 2, 3 and 4 weeks. The comparison was conducted under two conditions: (a) in a purpose-built radon chamber with an average radon concentration of 2560 Bq m(-3) (b) in a home environment with a radon concentration of 57 Bq m(-3), in both cases measured by the reference detector (Atmos 12 dpx) with a ±10% uncertainty range. In (a) 5 out of 8 detectors recorded radon concentrations within the Atmos uncertainty range and all detectors recorded within ±15%; in (b) 3 out of 9 detectors recorded within the Atmos uncertainty range and 6 out of 9 measured within ±20%, for a 4 week measurement. The results from this study show that radon surveys can be conducted for shorter periods than the recommended 3 months where a rapid indication is needed of whether the radon concentration is above the reference level, such as when assessing the concentration during and after remediation work.

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Inter-comparison of radon detectors for one to four week measurement periods

Gunning¹,

Murray²,

Long³

et al. 2016

J. Radiol. Prot.

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“…Norway is considered to be one of the most radon-affected areas in Europe (Strand et al, 2005). This is partly explained by the geology due to the large occurrences of radium rich soil and bedrock (e.g., alum shale and uranium-rich granites) and large occurrences of highly permeable unconsolidated sediments (e.g., moraines and eskers) (Sundal et al, 2004).…”

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A hypothetical dusty plasma mechanism of Hessdalen lights

Paiva

Taft

2010

Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics

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“…The routine observation of the northern lights (aurora borealis) in countries such as Norway and aurora australis or southern lights near the South Pole is explained by this phenomenon. Moreover, it has been reported that Norway is one of the most radon-rich European countries [2]. In addition, according to the Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority (Strålevern Rapport 2015:13) while Norway performs slightly fewer radiological examinations per person than the European average, it is among the European countries performing the most CT examinations.…”

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Cosmic Rays, CT Scans and Education: Additional Factors that Might Influence Longevity and Mortality in Norway

Welsh

2022

J Biomed Phys Eng

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It has previously been reported that differences in life expectancy can be linked to income. In Norway, a registry-based study that included all Norwegian residents aged ≥ 40 years (2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013)(2014)(2015) was performed. This study showed substantial and increasing gaps in life expectancy by income level during the interval between 2005-2015. Compared to the United States, the largest life expectancy differences were for individuals in the lower to middle part of the income distribution, although differences were observed at all income levels. Despite its undeniable strengths and although this paper can be considered as a significant contribution to this field, it has some shortcomings. The first shortcoming of this study is due to ignoring the effects of population exposures to natural and man-made ionizing and non-ionizing radiation on life expectancy. Another shortcoming arises from ignoring the strong impact of education on lifestyle. In summary, what is observed in this study might be at least to some extent, due to education-related changes in lifestyle and not necessarily income (despite the mutual links between education and income).

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High radon areas in Norway

Cited by 10 publications

References 2 publications

Inter-comparison of radon detectors for one to four week measurement periods

Inter-comparison of radon detectors for one to four week measurement periods

A hypothetical dusty plasma mechanism of Hessdalen lights

Cosmic Rays, CT Scans and Education: Additional Factors that Might Influence Longevity and Mortality in Norway

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