Radioactivity of peat mud used in therapy

Karpińska, Maria; Mnich, Krystian; Kapała, Jacek; Bielawska, Agnieszka; Kulesza, Grzegorz; Mnich, Stanisław

doi:10.1016/j.jenvrad.2015.11.013

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“…Patients with lung diseases during inhalation in the Topolka cave (Hungary) received doses of radon ranging from 0.18 to 4.22 mSv, depending on the duration of therapy [ 25 ]. The results obtained are over three times higher than obtained average doses of measured samples from eight Polish spa towns [ 29 ].…”

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confidence: 72%

Effective Doses of Ionizing Radiation during Therapeutic Peat Mud Treatment from a Deposit in the Knyszyn Forest (Northeastern Poland)

Kapała

Karpińska

Mnich

2020

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Radioactivity measurements of 61 therapeutic peat mud samples from the Podsokoldy deposits, near Suprasl, were performed using gamma spectrometry. The authors identified the presence of 13 isotopes with the arithmetic mean of activity (in Bq kg−1): 137Cs-7, 40K-24, 208Tl-1, 212Bi-3, 212Pb-2, 228Ac-2, 210Pb-33, 214Bi-11, 214Pb-11, 226Ra-53, 234Th–47. The effective dose obtained during treatment with 15 peat mud baths (lasting 30 min) was 0.078 μSv. Use of peat mud compresses in the same number and period of exposure to the entire body surface caused absorption of a dose of 0.153 μSv. The authors discuss the probability of tissue radiation from isotopes present in the peat mud. In light of radiobiological knowledge, the therapeutic effect of ionizing radiation during peat mud therapy appears to be very unlikely.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 72%

Effective Doses of Ionizing Radiation during Therapeutic Peat Mud Treatment from a Deposit in the Knyszyn Forest (Northeastern Poland)

Kapała

Karpińska

Mnich

2020

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“…The effective dose received by patients during peat mud treatment in Polish health resorts from beta and gamma emitters contained in the mud bath was low, i.e., 0.022 µSv [24].…”

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“…In the Heviz health resort (Hungary), patients received a dose of 81 µSv from 222 Rn and its derivatives during a two-week treatment with water baths and accompanying inhalations. Spring water containing radon had a much lower dose, 1.4 µSv [24].…”

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Assessment of Effective Dose from Radioactive Isotopes Contained in Mineral Waters Received by Patients During Hydrotherapy Treatments

Karpińska

Kapała

Raciborska

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Hydrotherapy is a natural treatment and health protection method. Treatments using natural mineral water are gaining popularity as an alternative to pharmacotherapy or as additional support to pharmacotherapy in many types of diseases. The aim of the study was to determine the effective dose obtained as a result of baths and inhalations using popular mineral water samples. A total of 18 commercially available water samples used in hydrotherapy were tested for their radioactive isotope content. The following isotopes were found: 40K, 208Tl, 212Bi, 212Pb, 214Bi, 214Pb, 226Ra, 228Ac, 234Th. Effective doses received by patients during inhalation and bathing using the tested mineral water samples were determined. The collected sample activity was measured using gamma spectrometry. The effective doses received by patients from a series of inhalation treatments ranged from 170.4 to 22.9 µSv. Infants receive the highest effective dose as a result of inhalation of mineral water. The doses received by patients as a result of bathing in the studied mineral water samples were in the range of from 0.04 to 1.1 µSv and were comparable with doses from ordinary baths in tap water (0.06 µSv). The determined doses are very low; thus, they are unlikely to cause noticeable biological effects.

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“…The amount of radon gas that reaches the interior depends on the diffusivity of the substructure and permeability of soil [6,8]. As a result, higher radon concentrations can be found in buildings without basements [9]. To ensure reliable protection, the thickness of insulating material on the ground floor must satisfy the following condition [10]:…”

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Radon Sources and Action Levels

Rašović,

Antunović

2021

STEPGRAD

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Radon is by far the largest contributor to population exposure because the dose received from radon and its progeny exceeds all other radiation sources. After smoking, it is the second most frequent cause of the lung cancer, therefore it is classified as Group 1 carcinogenic to humans. The soil under a building is the major source of indoor radon. An important contribution to indoor radon concentration comes from building materials whose composition includes volcano rocks as well as household water. The aim of this paper is to present a brief overview of indoor radon sources and prescribed permitted concentration levels in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the world. Finally, the hazardous effects on human health have been discussed.

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Radioactivity of peat mud used in therapy

Cited by 6 publications

References 15 publications

Effective Doses of Ionizing Radiation during Therapeutic Peat Mud Treatment from a Deposit in the Knyszyn Forest (Northeastern Poland)

Effective Doses of Ionizing Radiation during Therapeutic Peat Mud Treatment from a Deposit in the Knyszyn Forest (Northeastern Poland)

Assessment of Effective Dose from Radioactive Isotopes Contained in Mineral Waters Received by Patients During Hydrotherapy Treatments

Radon Sources and Action Levels

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