Several anthropogenic activities produce radioactive materials into the environment.
According to reports, exposure to high concentrations of radioactive elements such as …

Soil and water are the most essential nonliving natural gift for all essential and nonessential
actions in life, without which the earth inhabitants cannot exist because all living things rely …

It has been shown that the most hazardous heavy metals that are constantly emitted into the
environment are arsenic (As), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and mercury (Hg). These metals can …

It is commonly believed that radioactive pollution originates mainly from anthropogenic
activities, yet studies have revealed that naturally occurring radioactive materials account for …

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 …

This work investigates the activity concentration of 238 U, the ambient gamma absorbed
dose rates (DR), and the 222 Rn concentration levels in ground and surface water samples …

Assessing the level of radon concentrations in water for domestic purposes is important
because it will reveal if the consumption and uses of such water is safe. This study was …

Radon has become a significant health concern globally due to its health hazard to the
population. Radon and its progenies contribute 50% of the total geogenic radiation dose; …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the extent of radon contamination in twenty-six
drinking water samples from natural springs were collected from Dhirkot Azad Kashmir …

Mining activities are generally known to enhance the concentration of primordial
radionuclides in the environment thereby contributing immensely to human exposure to …