Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Considering modern life, people spend around 75% of our day indoors, where exposure to natural and man-made risks is common. One such risk is radon gas, the second leading cause of lung cancer. This study focused on indoor radon levels in three elementary schools in Bornova, Izmir, to assess annual radiation doses for students, teachers, and staff. The mean indoor radon was found to be 225.4 ± 16.66% Bq m−3. The resulting doses ranged from 0.08 ± 0.06 to 5.41 ± 0.12 mSv y−1, all below the ICRP's recommended limit (3–10 mSv y−1), and were compared with international benchmarks for safety assessment.
Authors: Gülse Masruoğlu, İlayda Sapmaz, Mutlu İçhedef
Institution: Ege University
Language: English
Subfield: Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,790
Award: G1321993874
OpenAlex ID: W4409815942