The relationship between radon and geology: sources, transport and indoor accumulation

LJR Nunes, A Curado, SI Lopes - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
This review study examines the relationship between radon and geology, including its
origins, transmission, and accumulation, as well as its impact on human health and …

Recent advancement in organic aerosol understanding: a review of their sources, formation, and health impacts

S Chaturvedi, A Kumar, V Singh, B Chakraborty… - Water, Air, & Soil …, 2023 - Springer
Understanding the sources, mechanisms, and potential health impacts of volatile organic
compounds (VOC) and secondary organic aerosols (SOA) is crucial for safeguarding human …

[HTML][HTML] Measuring radon concentration and investigation of it's effects on lung cancer

YY Celen, S Oncul, B Narin, O Gunay - Journal of Radiation Research and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The second most significant etiological factor contributing to the development of lung cancer,
following tobacco smoking, is the presence of radon gas. Hence, the assessment of indoor …

Indoor air pollution and airway health

J Radbel, ME Rebuli, H Kipen, E Brigham - Journal of Allergy and Clinical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Unstructured Abstract: Due to the disproportionate amount of time people spend indoors,
and the complexities of air pollutant exposures found there, indoor air pollution is a growing …

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 …

[BOOK][B] Environmental radon: a tracer for hydrological studies

S Sukanya, S Joseph - 2023 - books.google.com
This book presents state-of-the-art techniques on radon (222Rn) in the environment,
including measurement techniques in air, soil and water and its potential applications to …

Potential radon risk in permafrost regions of the Northern Hemisphere under climate change: A review

S Zhang, D **, H **, C Li, H Zhang, X **, J Cui - Earth-Science Reviews, 2024 - Elsevier
Radon can pose a serious risk on human health. At present, radon has been considered as
the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. The potential risk of radon exposure …

Indoor Concentration of Radon in Residential Houses Proximal to Gold Mine Tailings–A Review of Sub-Saharan Africa Studies

PC Rathebe, L Khosi, M Kholopo - Environmental Forensics, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The aim of the study was to synthesise existing literature in order to determine the
concentration and exposure to indoor radon among households proximal to gold mine …

Radon and Lung Cancer: Current Status and Future Prospects

Y Liu, Y Xu, W Xu, Z He, C Fu, F Du - Critical Reviews in Oncology …, 2024 - Elsevier
Beyond tobacco smoking, radon takes its place as the second most significant contributor to
lung cancer, excluding hereditary and other biologically related factors. Radon and its …

Radon quantification in water and dose estimation via inhalation and ingestion across age groups in the Pattan region of North Kashmir, India

TA Pandith, S Simnani, R Ahmad, KP Singh… - Environmental …, 2024 - Springer
Human survival hinges on access to water, which provides vital necessities. It is crucial to
secure reliable, affordable, and uncontaminated water to maintain health and sustain life …