Τίτλος:
Radon exposure in the thermal spas of Lesvos Island-Greece
Γλώσσες Τεκμηρίου:
Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
The aim of this work is to study the exposure due to radon to bathers and personnel in the spas of Lesvos Island under a specific use pattern. 222Rn concentrations in the supplying water were measured during a long time period. Variations in indoor 222Rn, attached and unattached progenies, and influence of the ambient atmosphere were thoroughly analysed during bath treatment for the purpose of investigating a consequent probable short-term health impact. Concentration peaks both for 222Rn and PAEC were found to appear during bathtubs filling. These peaks considered imposing an additional short-term radiation burden for spa users. The additional doses delivered to bathers during bath treatment were found to be very low and for personnel did not exceed the value of 5 mSv per year. © Oxford University Press 2004; all rights reserved.
Συγγραφείς:
Vogiannis, E.
Nikolopoulos, D.
Louizi, A.
Halvadakis, C.P.
Περιοδικό:
Radiation Protection Dosimetry
Λέξεις-κλειδιά:
radon 222, ambient air; article; controlled study; Greece; human; occupational exposure; occupational health; personnel; public health; radiation dose; radiation exposure; radiation measurement; spa treatment; water supply, Air Pollutants, Radioactive; Air Pollution, Indoor; Baths; Environmental Exposure; Geology; Greece; Health Resorts; Heat; Humans; Humidity; Meteorological Factors; Occupational Exposure; Radiation Dosage; Radon; Radon Daughters; Temperature; Water Pollutants, Radioactive
