Radiometric evaluation of indoor radon levels with influence of building characteristics in residential homes from southwestern Nigeria

Aladeniyi, Kehinde; Arogunjo, A.M.; Pereira, Alcides; Ajayi, O. O.; Fuwape, I. A.

doi:10.1007/s10661-020-08734-z

Environ Monit Assess

2020

DOI: 10.1007/s10661-020-08734-z

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Radiometric evaluation of indoor radon levels with influence of building characteristics in residential homes from southwestern Nigeria

Kehinde Aladeniyi

A.M. Arogunjo

Alcides Pereira

et al.

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“…The detectors are sensitive enough to measure low levels of radon, making them a useful tool for assessing indoor air quality and identifying areas with elevated radon levels. Solid state trace detectors are widely used in radon measurement programs and are recommended by various international organizations as a reliable and cost-effective method for measuring radon concentration in indoor environments [167]. However, the accuracy of the measurements can be influenced by factors such as humidity, temperature, and air circulation, and periodic calibration of the detectors is necessary to ensure their reliability.…”

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The Relationship between Radon and Geology: Sources, Transport and Indoor Accumulation

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This review study examines the relationship between radon and geology, including its origins, transmission, and accumulation, as well as its impact on human health and mitigation strategies. The decay of uranium and thorium produces radon, a radioactive gas. Its concentration in the environment fluctuates based on local geology, soil permeability, climate, and terrain, as well as regional, seasonal, and daily meteorological conditions. Exposure to radon indoors is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, making it a significant public health concern. Measuring radon concentrations in indoor environments is essential for identifying high-risk areas and devising effective mitigation strategies, such as ventilation, fissure sealing, and exhaust installation. The need for greater knowledge of regional and seasonal fluctuations in radon concentration, as well as the development of more effective and cost-effective measuring and mitigation strategies, has implications for future research. To influence public health policies and practices, more research on the long-term health effects of radon exposure is required. The focus of public health policy should be on increasing awareness of the dangers associated with radon exposure, supporting regular measurement and monitoring of radon concentrations in indoor areas, and encouraging the adoption of effective mitigation techniques. When selecting construction sites, urban planning regulations and building codes should consider the local geology and radon levels in the soil.

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Time-efficient etching of LR-115 SSNTD film for indoor radon, thoron quantification

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Shikha

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Investigations of indoor radon levels and its mapping in the Greater Accra region, Ghana

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Adelikhah,

Amponsem

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J Radioanal Nucl Chem

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In this work, the indoor radon concentration and radiation dose risks were studied in dwellings within the Greater Accra region, using CR-39 detectors. The indoor radon concentrations ranged from 36.1 ± 2.7 to 92.0 ± 5.2 Bq m−3 with an annual average of 50.8 ± 3.4 Bq m−3. The annual mean effective dose was estimated as 1.3 mSv year−1. Excess lifetime cancer risk and lung cancer cases were assessed with 5% annual lung cancer deaths due to radon was realized. Indoor radon maps created with ArcGIS software over a 5 × 5 km2 grid showed radon prone areas in the region.

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Radiometric evaluation of indoor radon levels with influence of building characteristics in residential homes from southwestern Nigeria

Cited by 12 publications

References 47 publications

The Relationship between Radon and Geology: Sources, Transport and Indoor Accumulation

The Relationship between Radon and Geology: Sources, Transport and Indoor Accumulation

Time-efficient etching of LR-115 SSNTD film for indoor radon, thoron quantification

Investigations of indoor radon levels and its mapping in the Greater Accra region, Ghana

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