Affiliation:
1. Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Physics Ege University, İzmir Bornova Turkey
2. Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences Ege University, İzmir Bornova Turkey
Abstract
AbstractIn general people spend most of their time in enclosed environments, therefore, they are exposed to indoor radon and its progeny. The paper discusses the variables influencing indoor radon levels. It assesses the correlation between indoor radon levels with temperature, humidity, and pressure, as well as seasonal variables. Radon activity concentrations were measured in Ege University's laboratories and Classroom using a digital radon gas detector. After statistical analysis, the results were compared to committee‐permissible limit levels (ICRP, WHO, and EU). It was found that the average radon activity concentrations were below the recommended 300 Bq m–3 limit value (EU), ranging from 58.4 to 216.0 Bq m–3. This study emphasized the significance of measuring and assessing the indoor radon levels in laboratories and classrooms in particular, in order to safeguard the students and faculty members from radon‐related health issues.
Subject
Pollution,Water Science and Technology,Environmental Chemistry
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