A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INDOOR RADON ACTIVITY CONCENTRATIONS IN ROMANIAN HOUSES AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
11(4), С. e42659 - e42659
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Radon
accumulation
in
indoor
environments
poses
a
significant
public
health
concern,
especially
educational
institutions,
where
children
are
particularly
vulnerable.
This
study
investigates
radon
activity
concentrations
(IRAC)
198
institutions
and
266
houses
from
Cluj-Napoca,
Romania,
analyzing
total
of
1440
rooms.
levels
were
assessed
using
CR-39
track
detectors,
with
measurements
conducted
over
three
twelve-month
periods
for
residential
buildings,
respectively.
Preliminary
results
reveal
notable
differences
IRAC
between
the
two
building
types,
24
%
13
exceeding
reference
level
300
Bq/m³.
Factors
such
as
presence
basements,
construction
materials,
ventilation
systems
found
to
significantly
influence
IRAC.
A
room-level
analysis
highlighted
that
those
laboratories
classrooms
located
on
lower
floors
had
highest
IRAC,
while
flooring
type
structural
barriers
played
critical
role
mitigation.
The
contributes
by
reinforcing
importance
accounting
building-specific
characteristics
exposure
assessments
highlights
need
tailored
mitigation
strategies
different
types.
Moreover,
findings
raise
important
questions
about
representativeness
maps
emphasizing
spatial
correlations
types
remain
low.
Язык: Английский
EXPLORING RADON: FROM SOURCES AND MIGRATION FACTORS TO HEALTH EFFECTS AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES
FUDMA Journal of Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
9(2), С. 340 - 262
Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025
Radon,
a
naturally
occurring
radioactive
noble
gas,
is
colorless,
odorless,
and
can
be
found
in
indoor
outdoor
air,
water,
soil.
It
responsible
for
approximately
50%
of
the
annual
effective
dose
natural
radioactivity.
Numerous
scientific
studies
have
confirmed
that
radon
second
leading
cause
lung
cancer
deaths,
following
tobacco
use.
While
many
review
papers
been
published
on
radon,
there
remains
gap
research
regarding
comprehensive
understanding
potential
health
risks
associated
with
exposure.
This
focuses
recent
advancements
environmental
linked
to
particular
emphasis
key
factors
influencing
migration
The
explores
characteristics
conversion
exposure,
methods
its
measurement.
Additionally,
it
addresses
migration,
such
as
geological
variables,
discusses
various
instruments
techniques
used
assessment.
By
synthesizing
current
knowledge
emphasizing
need
proactive
measures,
this
aims
fill
radon-related
risks.
also
highlights
urgent
future
better
inform
public
strategies
interventions
aimed
at
mitigating
Язык: Английский