Radon, thoron and their progeny concentration variations in dwellings of Gogi region, Yadgir district of Karnataka, India

Avinash, PR; Rajesh, S.; Керур, Б. Р.; Mishra, Rosaline

doi:10.1007/s10967-014-3608-x

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“…These measurements were carried out in indoor environments (different dwelling types) during JanuaryApril 2013 for 90 days, in the Gogi region [5].…”

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Determination of Radon Concentration by Using CR-39 Plastic Track Detectors in Dwellings of Bingöl and Mus Provinces of Turkey

Koç¹,

Ekıncı²,

Cinan³

et al. 2017

Asian J. Chem.

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Measurements of indoor radon have a critical role in monitoring human health and safety. In this study, measurements of radon in the houses of Bingöl and Mus provinces and in their surrounding villages were performed by using CR-39 nuclear track detectors. Bingöl and Mus Provinces of Turkey have the severe terrestrial climate with hot and dry summers and cold and snowy winters for a long period. Therefore, people who spend much of their time at home have a greater risk for being exposed.

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“…These measurements were carried out in indoor environments (different dwelling types) during JanuaryApril 2013 for 90 days, in the Gogi region [5].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Determination of Radon Concentration by Using CR-39 Plastic Track Detectors in Dwellings of Bingöl and Mus Provinces of Turkey

Koç¹,

Ekıncı²,

Cinan³

et al. 2017

Asian J. Chem.

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“…Therefore, we use this criterion in the text; however, another natural radon isotope that may pose a risk in particular circumstances is thoron (i.e. 220 Rn; half-life of 55.6 s), and it is attracting more attention with the development of the first thoron maps (22)(23)(24). 222 Rn, 220 Rn and their daughter products emit alpha particles, damaging lung tissue if inhaled (10,(25)(26)(27).…”

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A user’s guide to radon priority areas, examples from Ireland

Hughes

Elío

Crowley

2022

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Exposure to radon over time has significant detrimental effects on human health. Approximately 226,000 annual radon-related deaths have been reported from 66 countries (1). Many countries have a radon action plan, in order to reduce the harmful effects of radon exposure on the general public. Maps are routinely used to assist with mitigation strategies and delineate areas of priority regulation. Standard regulations in the European Union include the requirement for workplaces to test and the requirement to have reduction methods in newly built homes. Such laws are assigned systematically to areas that are understood to have high values of indoor radon. This article demonstrates that the boundaries of radon priority areas may vary, depending on the data set and methods used. We propose a table and a decision matrix to assist in choosing the most appropriate visual aid according to the purpose for which the map is to be used. We conclude that no single radon map is suitable to fit all objectives, and some maps are more suitable than others depending on the purpose.

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Estimation of radiological dose due to radon, thoron and their progeny in indoor atmosphere of Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India

Rangaswamy

Suresh²,

Srinivasa³

et al. 2023

J Radioanal Nucl Chem

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Radon, thoron and their progeny concentration variations in dwellings of Gogi region, Yadgir district of Karnataka, India

Cited by 5 publications

References 6 publications

Determination of Radon Concentration by Using CR-39 Plastic Track Detectors in Dwellings of Bingöl and Mus Provinces of Turkey

Determination of Radon Concentration by Using CR-39 Plastic Track Detectors in Dwellings of Bingöl and Mus Provinces of Turkey

A user’s guide to radon priority areas, examples from Ireland

Estimation of radiological dose due to radon, thoron and their progeny in indoor atmosphere of Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India

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