Considering the alarming rise in the rate of asthma and respiratory diseases among school
children, it is of great importance to investigate all probable causes. Outside of the home …

Inhaling radon gas that is released from hot spring water into the air can increase the risk of
develo** lung cancer. This study investigated the relationship between radon activity …

The activity concentrations of 40K, 226Ra, 228Ra and 137Cs were measured for 14 brands
of the powdered milk consumed in Jordan, which are imported from various regions around …

In this paper, the first measurement of 222Rn concentrations in drinking water from wells,
springs and bottled waters in the city of Sakarya, Turkey was presented. The measurements …

Background Radon gas is considered as a main risk factor for lung cancer and found
naturally in rock, soil, and water. The objective of this study was to determine the radon level …

The occurrence of radon (222 Rn) in environment (groundwater and indoor air) from
geogenic sources is receiving an growing attention due to its adverse impact on human …

Abstract The Jordan Rift Valley (JRV) is considered the food bowl of Jordan, especially
during the winter season. In this study, soil and vegetable samples collected from …

Abstract The US Environmental Protection Agency established the maximum contaminant
level limit for radon concentration in drinking water as 11.1 Bq L− 1. A new device based on …

Background: Indoor radon gas (222Rn) has been recognized as one of the health hazards
for human. Air radon comes mainly from basement soil and construction materials. Saghand …

Indoor radon measurements were carried out in 300 dwellings in Kuwait using duplicate
sets of charcoal detectors. Measurements were made at three different locations in the …