[HTML][HTML] A review of radon exposure in non-uranium mines—estimation of potential radon exposure in Canadian Mines

J Chen - Health Physics, 2023 - journals.lww.com
A worldwide review of radon exposure in non-uranium mines was conducted. Based on the
reported radon measurements in a total of 474 underground non-uranium mines, the …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanisms of Diffusion of Radon in Buildings and Mitigation Techniques

APD Baltrocchi, L Maggi, B Dal Lago, V Torretta… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas found in rocks, soil, and building materials.
Precisely because of its gaseous nature, it tends to concentrate in indoor environments …

Study of baseline radon levels in the context of a shale gas development

Z Daraktchieva, JM Wasikiewicz, CB Howarth… - Science of The Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
This study reports the results from continuous measurement of indoor and outdoor radon
concentrations in the area surrounding an unconventional shale gas exploration site in …

[HTML][HTML] Radon survey in bank buildings of Campania region according to the Italian transposition of euratom 59/2013

V D'Avino, M Pugliese, F Ambrosino, M Bifulco… - Life, 2021 - mdpi.com
222Rn gas represents the major contributor to human health risk from environmental
radiological exposure. In confined spaces radon can accumulate to relatively high levels so …

[HTML][HTML] Characterizing occupational radon exposure greater than 100 Bq/m3 in a highly exposed country

A Brobbey, E Rydz, S Fenton, PA Demers, CB Ge… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Radon is an established lung carcinogen concentrating in indoor environments with
importance for many workers worldwide. However, a systematic assessment of radon levels …

[HTML][HTML] Radon transport, accumulation patterns, and mitigation techniques applied to closed spaces

I Sicilia, S Aparicio, M González, JJ Anaya, B Frutos - Atmosphere, 2022 - mdpi.com
In this study, different techniques for the mitigation of radon gas in indoor spaces were
investigated. For this purpose, two different scenarios of a public building were analyzed …

IAQ in CCU units: an experimental and numerical investigation based on the outlet air height (case study: Namazi Hospital, Shiraz)

F Farhadi, M Khakzand, H Altan… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a significant concern that affects our health. Recent studies show
how poor IAQ amplifies the effects of airborne viruses, which endanger the health of the …

[HTML][HTML] Estimating the burden of lung cancer in Canada attributed to occupational radon exposure using a novel exposure assessment method

CB Ge, J Kim, F Labrèche, E Heer, C Song… - International Archives of …, 2020 - Springer
Objective Exposure to radon causes lung cancer. The scope and impact of exposure among
Canadian workers have not been assessed. Our study estimated occupational radon …

Regional cost effectiveness analyses for increasing radon protection strategies in housing in Canada

J Gaskin, J Whyte, LG Zhou, D Coyle - Journal of Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
The incremental cost effectiveness ratios for implementing a recent recommendation to
install a more radon resistant foundation barrier were modelled for new and existing housing …

Quantification of doses and health risks to organs and tissues corresponding to different age groups due to radon in water

A Sarin, A Kaushal, BS Bajwa, N Sharma - Journal of Radioanalytical and …, 2021 - Springer
This paper quantifies the inhalation and ingestion doses to different organs and tissues due
to radon dissolved in drinking water. For this a study was under taken in Ludhiana district of …