Relevance of main factors affecting radon concentration in multi-storey buildings in Liguria (Northern Italy)

• Published in: Journal of environmental radioactivity Vol. 39; no. 2; pp. 117 - 128
• Main Authors: Gallelli, G., Panatto, D., Lai, P., Orlando, P., Risso, D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.01.1998; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Atmospheric pollution; Exact sciences and technology; Indoor pollution and occupational exposure; Pollution; Italy; Europe; Liguria; Natural origin pollution; Heating equipment; Radioactive pollution; Radon 222; Construction materials; Indoor pollution; Dose equivalent; Radioisotope; Housing; Public health

In 1991–1993 a series of 930 determinations of 222Rn concentration were performed in three rooms (kitchen, bedroom, living room) of private dwellings in Genoa and Savona, two neighbouring towns of Northern Italy. Our aim was to study the major factors influencing 222Rn concentration in multi-storey...