Radon is a radioactive gas, abundant in granitic areas, such as in the city of Porto at the
north-east of Portugal. This gas is a recognized carcinogenic agent, being appointed by the …

Radon is a carcinogenic compound, and is particularly concerning in the education sector,
where children and teachers may be exposed even longer than at home. Thus, this study …

The maximum accepted radon concentration in buildings represents the national reference
level for radon and is an important parameter in the indoor air quality (IAQ). In Portugal …

The literature proves an evident association between indoor radon exposure and lung
cancer, even at low doses. This study brings a new approach to the study of children's …

Background: The aim of the study was to assess radon concentration in schoolrooms in a
city located in the midwest of Italy. Methods: A two-phase environmental study was carried …

Lung cancer has been associated with radon concentration even at low levels such as those
found in dwellings. This study aimed to (i) determine radon diurnal variations in three …

Among the 890 schools surveyed for radon levels in Slovenia, 24 buildings were found in
which air concentrations exceeded 1000 Bq m− 3 in classrooms. These schools have been …

In order to optimize the design of a national survey aimed to evaluate radon exposure of
children in schools in Serbia, a pilot study was carried out in all the 334 primary schools of …

The purpose of this study was to measure radon concentration in public primary schools
located in priority investigation areas, with the aim of decreasing occupants' exposure to …

Humans are mostly exposed to ionizing radiation through radon and its decay products. The
results of indoor radon measurements in 39 kindergartens and primary schools in the …