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Indoor radon (222Rn) measurements and assessment of human risk in the dwellings of Edirne (Türkiye)

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A 222Rn survey and analysis for dwellings in Edirne (Türkiye) were performed to secure the radiological safety of persons and to provide information on the reduction of 222Rn exposure. Measurements of the 222Rn activity concentration, together with meteorological conditions were carried out using an AlphaGuard 2000 Pro monitor. Excess lifetime cancer risks (ELCRs) and annual effective dose rates (AEDs) were estimated to indicate associated human health risks. The mean indoor radon concentration was within the reference value of 200–300 Bq m−3 as suggested by International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) and World Health Organization (WHO).

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Use of facilities at the Central Research Laboratory of Kırklareli University for AlphaGuard 2000 Pro monitor is acknowledged.

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Tezcan, F., Aközcan, S. & Özden, S. Indoor radon (222Rn) measurements and assessment of human risk in the dwellings of Edirne (Türkiye). J Radioanal Nucl Chem 332, 4629–4640 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-023-08918-0

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