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dc.contributor.author Peramune, Dinusha
dc.contributor.author Dissanayake, Niwanthi
dc.contributor.author Thalangamaarachchige, Vidura D.
dc.contributor.author Farhath, Mohamed N. M.
dc.contributor.author Dassanayake, Rohan S.
dc.contributor.editor Vara Prasad, Majeti Narasimha
dc.contributor.editor Vithanage, Meththika
dc.date.accessioned 2023-05-18T17:02:26Z
dc.date.available 2023-05-18T17:02:26Z
dc.date.issued 2023-02-24
dc.identifier.isbn 9781119867340 (Print)
dc.identifier.isbn 9781119867371(online)
dc.identifier.uri http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/6717
dc.description.abstract Radon ( 222 Rn) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and chemically unreactive noble gas generated from the natural radioactive decay series of uranium ( 238 U) present in the soil, rocks, and water. It is considered one of the major sources of background radiation of natural origin and responsible for approximately 55% of the natural ionizing radiation dose to humans. Radon, a known carcinogen, may be found indoors, including in homes, workplaces, mines, and caves. Prolonged exposure to high concentrations of radon and its progeny via inhalation may result in adverse health effects, including respiratory diseases and lifetime risk of developing cancers. The recommended radon concentration by the World Health Organization and the International Commission for Radiation Protection is 100 and 200 Bq/m 3 . The following chapter provides comprehensive coverage on chemistry, safety levels, detection methods, prevention and mitigation actions, and health risks of radon. en_US
dc.language.iso en_US en_US
dc.title Radon and Health en_US
dc.type Book chapter en_US


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