Determination of radon (222Rn) activity concentration in the Institute of Radiation Protecion and Dosimetry, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Radon is a natural radioactive element responsible for around 40% of the annual dose from natural sources of radiation. It is considered the second leading cause of lung cancer by UNSCEAR. For these reasons, it is important to determine the concentration of radon in built environments. The aim of th...

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Published in:	Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences
Main Authors:	Lucas Rezende, Paulo Ferreira, Fernando Ribeiro
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Brazilian Radiation Protection Society (Sociedade Brasileira de Proteção Radiológica, SBPR) 2025-09-01
Subjects:	radon CR-39 Annual effective dose Radon Activity Concentration
Online Access:	https://www.bjrs.org.br/revista/index.php/REVISTA/article/view/2890