Annual Effective Dose and Excess Lifetime Cancer Risk due to Ingestion and Inhalation of Radon in Groundwater of Bosso Community Minna, North-Central Nigeria

Radon in potable water has become an issue of public health concern, especially when consumed or used directly from source for domestic purposes without any pre-treatment. In this study, 222Rn concentration in 22 water samples collected from 2 groundwater sources (open wells, 12 samples and borehol...

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Published in:	Journal of Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences
Main Authors:	Matthew Tikpangi Kolo, Oyeleke Olarinoye, Simon Olonkwoh Salihu, Hyginus Anayo Ugwuanyi, Paul Onuche, Opeyemi Falade, Nwachukwu Chibueze
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences 2023-04-01
Subjects:	222Rn concentration, groundwater, Bosso community, RAD-7 radon detector, Committed effective dose, ELCR, Nigeria
Online Access:	https://journal.nsps.org.ng/index.php/jnsps/article/view/896