Indoor radon (222Rn) measurements and assessment of human risk in the dwellings of Edirne (Türkiye)
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, cilt.332, sa.11, ss.4629-4640, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 332 Sayı: 11
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s10967-023-08918-0
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Aerospace Database, Analytical Abstracts, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts Core, Chimica, Communication Abstracts, Food Science & Technology Abstracts, INSPEC, Metadex, Pollution Abstracts, Public Affairs Index, Veterinary Science Database, Civil Engineering Abstracts
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.4629-4640
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Rn-222, Alphaguard, Edirne, Indoor radon concentration, Radioactivity
- Kırklareli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
A 222Rn survey and analysis for dwellings in Edirne (Türkiye) were performed to secure the radiological safety of persons and to provide information on the reduction of 222Rn exposure. Measurements of the 222Rn activity concentration, together with meteorological conditions were carried out using an AlphaGuard 2000 Pro monitor. Excess lifetime cancer risks (ELCRs) and annual effective dose rates (AEDs) were estimated to indicate associated human health risks. The mean indoor radon concentration was within the reference value of 200–300 Bq m−3 as suggested by International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) and World Health Organization (WHO).