A study on measuring the 222Rn in the Buriganga River and tap water of the megacity Dhaka
Radon (222Rn), an inert gas, is considered a silent killer due to its carcinogenic
characteristics. Dhaka city is situated on the banks of the Buriganga River, which is regarded …
characteristics. Dhaka city is situated on the banks of the Buriganga River, which is regarded …
A study into the long-overlooked carcinogenic radon in bottled water and deep well water in Dhaka, Bangladesh
ABSTRACT Radon (222Rn), a radioactive and gaseous progeny of Uranium (238U) decay
series, accounts for almost 50% of the total background radiation in our dwelling …
series, accounts for almost 50% of the total background radiation in our dwelling …
Estimation of lung cancer deaths attributable to indoor radon exposure in upper northern Thailand
K Somsunun, T Prapamontol, C Pothirat… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking. In upper
northern Thailand (UNT), lung cancer incidence was frequently reported by Thailand …
northern Thailand (UNT), lung cancer incidence was frequently reported by Thailand …
[PDF][PDF] Pilot groundwater radon mapping and the assessment of health risk from heavy metals in drinking water of southwest, Nigeria
Radon and heavy metals are sources of groundwater pollution and are identified as
potential carcinogens. Southwest Nigeria's populace mostly relies on groundwater source …
potential carcinogens. Southwest Nigeria's populace mostly relies on groundwater source …
[HTML][HTML] Spatial modeling of geogenic indoor radon distribution in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea using enhanced machine learning algorithms
Prolonged inhalation of indoor radon and its progenies lead to severe health problems for
housing occupants; therefore, housing developments in radon-prone areas are of great …
housing occupants; therefore, housing developments in radon-prone areas are of great …
[HTML][HTML] The presence of carcinogenic radon in the Padma River water, adjacent to the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
Radon is a naturally occurring carcinogenic agent, poses a serious health hazard when
inhaled or ingested in significant amounts. The water of the Padma river will be used as a …
inhaled or ingested in significant amounts. The water of the Padma river will be used as a …
Radon, Concrete, Buildings and Human Health—A Review Study
A comprehensive evaluation of the results obtained according to the measurement of radon
gas in buildings and concrete, which is the most consumed material in the world after water …
gas in buildings and concrete, which is the most consumed material in the world after water …
Radon levels of water sources in the southwest coastal region of Peninsular Malaysia
Across populations, the dominating source of public exposure to radiation is radon gas. In
the present study, we aimed at determining the concentration of radon in water sources from …
the present study, we aimed at determining the concentration of radon in water sources from …
Radon potential mapping in Jangsu-gun, South Korea using probabilistic and deep learning algorithms
The adverse health effects associated with the inhalation and ingestion of naturally
occurring radon gas produced during the uranium decay chain mean that there is a need to …
occurring radon gas produced during the uranium decay chain mean that there is a need to …
Geologic, seasonal, and atmospheric predictors of indoor home radon values
EJ Hahn, WC Haneberg, SR Stanifer… - Environmental …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
Exposure to tobacco smoke and radon cause lung cancer. Radioactive decay of naturally
occurring uranium in bedrock produces radon. Seasonality, bedrock type, age of home, and …
occurring uranium in bedrock produces radon. Seasonality, bedrock type, age of home, and …