Measurements of lung doses from radon and thoron in the dwellings of Al-Zulfi, Saudi Arabia, for the assessment of health risk due to ionizing radiation

Khan, M. Shakir

doi:10.1007/s12517-021-07448-x

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“…Radon and Thoron gases activity concentrations and working levels (WL) were calculated using the following equations [25,26]: The following relation has been used to calculate the annual dose in mSv.y -1 of radon, thoron, and its progeny [1]: 𝐷 = [(0.17 + 9 𝐹 𝑅𝑛 𝐶 𝑅𝑛 ) + (0.11 + 32 𝐹 𝑇ℎ )] * 7000 * 10 −6 (𝟓)…”

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Radon and Thoron Concentrations in the Air of Three Schools in East Baghdad

Rejah,

Lazem,

Hameed

et al. 2023

Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications

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Radon is continuously emitted from natural elements, especially because of the decomposition of U-238 and Thorium-232. Radon is ordered as a second cause of lung cancer. In this paper, the absorptions of radon and thoron were stately in schools east of Baghdad, namely Abtal Al-Taf, Batalat Karbala, and In Kaldoon Schools. The concentrations of the gases are measured using the SSNTD method (solid-state nuclear track detector method). Radon gas concentrations were different and ranged from 33.8 to 63.7 Bq/m 3 , and a thoron from 48.8 to 127.1 Bq/m 3 , which are within the permissible limits stipulated in the international organization ICRP. The mean annual dose of radon and thoron gases obtained by those in the schools under study was 3.4±0.9 mSv.y -1 and the maximum value of the annual dose was 4.7 mSv.y -1 in the room of the Batalat Karbala school, while the last value was 2.6 mSv.y -1 in the garden of Ibn Kaldoon School.

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“…Ninety percent of the distortions recorded indoors are due to indoor air, which is the most important substance of the day today. Numerous impurities can worsen the indoor midair value of radon [1]. A diversity of venoms is known to disturb the reputation of indoor air, and thus, the health of the residents of that area.…”

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Radon and Thoron Concentrations in the Air of Three Schools in East Baghdad

Rejah,

Lazem,

Hameed

et al. 2023

Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications

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“…The levels of radon are affected by various factors such as changes in building construction materials, the aging effects of buildings, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, as well as the living habits of occupants. Thus, according to literature, radon levels vary from country to country [5,6].…”

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“…In Saudi Arabia, radon levels have been measured across numerous regions and sub-regions [5,[7][8][9][10][11][12]. The Eastern Province, home to numerous oil and gas wells, serves as a potential additional indoor radon source.…”

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“…This comparison highlights the pronounced difference in radon levels between the heavily industrialized Eastern Province and the more urban environment of Riyadh. Furthermore, homes in Riyadh with poor ventilation have shown higher radon concentrations, emphasizing the impact of building characteristics on radon levels [5]. In the northern region, especially in the Hail province, radon levels in groundwater, homes, and the atmosphere have been measured.…”

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Predicting individuals’ preventive practices against Radon indoor exposure in Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional study

Almoayad,

Bin Sauib,

Alnasserallah

et al. 2024

J. Radiol. Prot.

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Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, poses a significant public health risk. This study aimed to assess indoor radon exposure in Saudi Arabia using the Health Belief Model as a framework for understanding and influencing public behaviour regarding the prevention on indoor radon exposure.A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted involving 803 participants from diverse backgrounds recruited through convenience sampling. The online questionnaire assessed sociodemographics, risk factors, and Health Belief Model constructs (perceived susceptibility, barriers, benefits, seriousness, and self-efficacy). Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS.Most participants showed neutral perceptions towards susceptibility, severity (82.7% each), benefits (85.2%), and barriers (59.7%) to preventive practices. Only 31.6% had high self-efficacy, with 16.4% practicing good prevention and 44.3% fair. Preventive practices correlated positively with perceived severity, benefits, and self-efficacy, but negatively with risk score and perceived barriers. The study highlights the need for improved radon prevention practices in Saudi Arabia, focusing on educational campaigns, self-efficacy enhancement, policy support for renters, and better risk communication. These measures are crucial for mitigating radon exposure risks across the population

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An Evaluation of Radon Concentrations in Arin Lake, Bitlis

Çelik,

Bal

2024

Water Air Soil Pollut

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Arin Lake, situated in the Bitlis province, is a soda lake that holds significant ecological importance as a habitat for migratory bird species such as flamingos and white-headed ducks. In order to investigate the potential radiation exposure to the environment and living organisms in the area, radon concentration levels and dose calculations were determined for water samples collected from 27 different points in Arin Lake. The radon levels were determined using the AlphaGUARD PQ2000 PRO radon monitoring system, which has the range of 2–2.106 Bqm−3. The results of the radon concentration measurements are between 0.06 and 0.39 Bq/L, with a mean of value of 0.17 Bq/L. The annual effective doses for ingestion (Deff-ing) and inhalation (Deff-inh) were calculated at values ranging from 0.14 to 0.99 µSv/year. The radon levels were found to be lower than international standard values. Furthermore, the outcomes of this research were subjected to comparison with other studies in the literature.

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Measurements of lung doses from radon and thoron in the dwellings of Al-Zulfi, Saudi Arabia, for the assessment of health risk due to ionizing radiation

Cited by 5 publications

References 66 publications

Radon and Thoron Concentrations in the Air of Three Schools in East Baghdad

Radon and Thoron Concentrations in the Air of Three Schools in East Baghdad

Predicting individuals’ preventive practices against Radon indoor exposure in Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional study

An Evaluation of Radon Concentrations in Arin Lake, Bitlis

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