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| Author | : C.Richard Cothern |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 392 |
| Release | : 1987-11-30 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 9780306427077 |
This volume is intended for the professional who is a newcomer to the area of environmental radon. It marks the first time that chapters on these subjects have been brought together in a single volume, and it is arranged so that anyone with some basic university-level chemistry and physics can develop a clear understanding of the different aspects involved. The volume is intended to serve as a supplementary textbook in public health, environmental, and health physics courses. It also can be used by the professional to get "up to speed" in this rapidly evolving field. The chapters are not necessarily a discussion of the latest research in this fast-moving field, but are intended to bring the reader to a level at which he can easily understand the current literature. At the back of this volume the reader will find the references for the individual chapters, a general list of reading materials, a glossary, an appendix describing the equations for radioactive decay for a series of progeny, a table of often used conversion factors, and the addresses and brief biographies of the authors and editors. Both historical and SI (International System) units are used throughout the book to provide information for the widest range of readers. Thanks go to Tom Hess for the idea for this volume and to Jessica Barron for help in editing.
| Author | : William W. Nazaroff |
| Publisher | : Wiley-Interscience |
| Total Pages | : 552 |
| Release | : 1988-02-08 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : |
In recent years, the perception of indoor radon as a relatively minor health issue has been radically altered: observations in Sweden, Canada, and the U.S. have revealed the high incidence of elevated radon levels in ordinary houses and the extreme hazard of inhaling radon decay products. These findings have lead to a wide range of activities and intensive research aimed at limiting human exposure to radon. This is one of the few books to provide a comprehensive, insightful analysis of the radon problem. Papers reflecting the most current research critically review all major aspects of this issue, each providing sufficient detail to be accessible to those who are technically trained but lack prior direct experience. Coverage includes the generation and migration of radon in source material, the physical and chemical behavior of radon, current evidence on the health effects and risk of exposure, and the strategic and tactical aspects of controlling exposures.
| Author | : World Health Organization |
| Publisher | : World Health Organization |
| Total Pages | : 111 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 9241547677 |
This handbook focuses on residential radon exposure from a public health point of view and provides detailed recommendations on reducing health risks from radon and sound policy options for preventing and mitigating radon exposure. The material in the handbook reflects the epidemiological evidence that indoor radon exposure is responsible for a substantial number of lung cancers in the general population. Information is provided on the selection of devices to measure radon levels and on procedures for the reliable measurement of these levels. Discussed also are control options for radon in new dwellings, radon reduction in existing dwellings as well as assessment of the costs and benefits of different radon prevention and remedial actions. Also covered are radon risk communication strategies and organization of national radon programs.--Publisher's description.
| Author | : Sukanya S. |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 193 |
| Release | : 2023-05-30 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9819926726 |
This book presents state-of-the-art techniques on radon (222Rn) in the environment, including measurement techniques in air, soil and water and its potential applications to various hydrological investigations, especially for water resources development and management. The future directions of its use are also discussed. As a radon tracer can be used to solve hydrological issues, the highlights of this book are useful for stakeholders to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goal 6, which addresses the sustainability of water resources. The most relevant target audiences are hydrologists, hydrogeologists, geologists, environmental scientists, nuclear physicists, hydraulic engineers and academicians, among others. This book also covers health implications of radon and mitigation strategies, thus creating a valuable resource for health physicists working on environmental radiation safety as well.
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 16 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| Genre | : Housing and health |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Jack G. Kay |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 266 |
| Release | : 2021-05-30 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 1000445372 |
Indoor Air Pollution: Radon, Bioaerosols, and VOCs covers the most current aspects of indoor pollution research, including vitally important topics such as radon, bioaerosols, and volatile organic compounds. The book presents information on microbial contamination abatement, chemical characterization of air samples, sick building syndrome, biological pollutants, liability of indoor air pollution, and measurement and control of radon. Industrial hygienists, toxicologists, safety officers, and engineers in industry and academia should consider this book a "must read" selection.
| Author | : Morton Lippmann |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 1156 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9780471292982 |
This authoritative text critically reviews current knowledge on human exposure to selected chemical agents and physical factors in the ambient environment. It provides up-to-date information and research for performing risk assessments.
| Author | : M. Wilkening |
| Publisher | : Elsevier |
| Total Pages | : 149 |
| Release | : 1990-08-27 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0080874991 |
Radon was discovered in 1900 but it was not until the 1950's that an awareness of its potential as a hazard to humans developed. This resulted primarily from a recognition of the high levels of exposure for uranium miners. Measurement of high concentrations of radon in homes led environmental health agencies to focus on radon as a health hazard and has resulted in concern from scientists, the medical profession and the general public. It is in this context that the author undertook the writing of this book.A need for a broader understanding of radon in the general environment in addition to that of indoors has become apparent. Since much of the author's research has to do with outdoor radon and its decay products, it seems appropriate to have a book available stressing studies on outdoor radon as well was that found indoors.This book is intended to fill a gap in our knowledge of radon concentration in the outdoor atmosphere as well as to provide results of previously published indoor measurements. In addition, work on radon decay product ion concentrations in these environments contributes a unique set of results on effects of radon and its decay products on the electrical characteristics of the atmosphere. These studies are important both from their significant contribution to human dose as well as their role in the atmospheric electrical environment.
| Author | : Morton Lippmann |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 1189 |
| Release | : 2009-03-26 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0470442883 |
Provides the most current information and research available for performing risk assessments on exposed individuals and populations, giving guidance to public health authorities, primary care physicians, and industrial managers Reviews current knowledge on human exposure to selected chemical agents and physical factors in the ambient environment Updates and revises the previous edition, in light of current scientific literature and its significance to public health concerns Includes new chapters on: airline cabin exposures, arsenic, endocrine disruptors, and nanoparticles
| Author | : Giuseppe Furlan |
| Publisher | : World Scientific |
| Total Pages | : 587 |
| Release | : 1993-02-04 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9814553719 |
