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UNIVERSITY OF BUCHAREST
FACULTY OF PHYSICS Guest
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Conference: Bucharest University Faculty of Physics 2013 Meeting
Section: Atmosphere and Earth Science; Environment Protection
Title:
The radon in indoor spaces and the influence over the quality of life
Authors:
Vasile Cuculeanu (1), Gilda Rusu Zagar(2), Catalin Rusu-Zagar (2)
Affiliation:
(1)Faculty of Physics –University of Bucharest, Magurele, P.O.BOX MG11, Romania
(2)INCDPM Alexandru Darabont, Bucuresti, Romania
E-mail
cuculeanu@gmail.com; gildarusuzagar@yahoo.com;
Keywords:
safety, ionizing radiation, risk factors, indoor space, health
Abstract:
The study of radon accumulation in indoor spaces has become a concern of the scientific world as it has been found that in some countries the radiation dose to which man is exposed by inhaling the radon and progeny represents more than 50% of the total radiation dose due to other natural and artificial sources. Radon is by far the primary source of natural radiation, contributing by at least 2/3 to the individual doze due to natural ionizing radiations. Building materials, soil, atmosphere, natural gases and water contribute to the increase of the radon and progeny concentration in indoor spaces. The problem has become all the more important as many countries make special efforts to preserve the energy by insulating the indoor spaces and diminishing the ventilation rate. It has been shown that such actions lead to an increase in the concentrations of radon in indoor spaces. At national level, there have been performed researches regarding certain types of indoor space (e.g., schools), that have shown the presence of high levels of radon in some areas of Romania. In this respect, this problem of important interest is studied, particularly, for the working spaces of different types.
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