Estimates of the Lung Cancer Cases Attributable to Radon in Municipalities of Two Apulia Provinces (Italy) and Assessment of Main Exposure Determinants

Ferri, Giovanni Maria; Intranuovo, Graziana; Cavone, Domenica; Corrado, Vincenzo; Birtolo, Francesco; Tricase, Paolo; Fuso, R; Vilardi, Valeria; M, Sumerano; L'Abbate, N; Vimercati, Luigi

doi:10.3390/ijerph15061294

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“…Some exceptions to this general trend could be found, as will be shown in this paper for the Salento area located in southeast Italy. A previous indoor radon survey performed both in dwelling and workplaces in the Apulia region [14] showed quite high radon activity concentration values. Moreover, a radon campaign carried out in 500 schools in Salento highlighted the presence of high indoor radon activity concentrations in areas characterized by the presence of a complex karst substrate associated with a rather irregular alternation of both calcareous and calcarenitic lithotypes and clayey deposits [15,16].…”

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Radon Spatial Variations in University’s Buildings Located in an Italian Karst Region

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In the framework of a collaboration between INAIL and University of Salento, an indoor radon survey in 54 buildings belonging to the UniSalento University (Southeast Italy) was carried out. The monitored buildings differ by type, construction period, materials, etc., and are located in an area with a morphology characterized mainly by marls, calcareous marls, and calcarenites (karst area). The sample of the survey includes 963 rooms at different floors: it consists in rooms mainly located at ground floor (67%), first floor (12%), and below ground (12%). SSNTD passive dosimeters measured the average radon activity concentration for two consecutive semesters (spring/summer and autumn/winter) from which annual radon averages were estimated for each room. The spatial variability within buildings was investigated in terms of variation between floors and among rooms at the same floor. Data analysis provides evidence that the distributions (in terms of arithmetic mean, standard deviation, median, and geometric mean) of indoor radon annual averages at ground floor and at first floor within building are very similar. This highlights that the karstic characteristics of soil and building materials affect radon levels not only below ground and at ground floor, but also at first floor. Moreover, to evaluate the spatial variability of radon among buildings or floors, the analysis of the distribution of coefficient of variation (CV) was carried out: the results show a low spatial variability with median and average values of CVs ≤ 30% both for the whole building and at different floor levels.

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“…The estimation of radon emanation rate from building materials is crucial to assess the radon exposure hazard since the dominant contributor to indoor radon is the emanation from soil and fractured bedrock close to the surface. In this context, recent studies deal with radon exposure risk and lung cancer incidence in south-eastern Italy [53,54], together with radiological characterization of typical stones used for constructions [31].…”

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Radiation Protection Legislation and Sustainable Development of a Rural Green Tuff Village of Ischia Island

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Radiological risk affects the quality of the environment in buildings since population and workers can be potentially exposed to high levels of radiation. Radon gas emanating from both subsoil and building materials represents the most important source of radiation exposure for people. This study investigates the sustainability concept of a small rural village of Ischia Island, named Ciglio, in relation to radiation protection legislation concerning the radiological risk for workers. Radon activity concentration was measured in typical green-tuff dwellings and in water samples collected from a local waterfall E-Perm devices. Moreover, for green tuff as building material, the radon emanation coefficient was calculated by gamma spectroscopy. The results highlight the importance of performing environmental radon monitoring and investigating the radon content of building materials, especially in geographical areas characterized by traditional use of typical stones for constructions. In conclusion, the sustainable development of rural buildings is possible if the radiological risk for inhabitants and workers is assessed in line with the national radiation protection legislation.

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“…On the contrary, in the other rooms the plaster probably acts as a screen for alpha particles, which do not reach the environment. South-eastern Italy [48,49], together with radiological characterization of typical stones used for constructions [26].…”

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Radiation Protection Legislation and Sustainable Development of a Rural Green-Tuff Village of Ischia Island

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Radiological risk affect the quality of the environment in buildings since population and workers can be potentially exposed to high level of dose. Radon gas emanated from both subsoil and building materials represents the most important source of radiation exposure for people. This study investigates the sustainability concept of a small rural village of Ischia Island, named Ciglio, in relation to the radiological risk. Radon activity concentration was measured in typical green tuff dwellings and in water samples collected from a local spring using E-Perm devices. Moreover, for green-tuff as building material, the radon emanation coefficient was calculated by gamma spectroscopy. The results highlight the importance to perform environmental radon monitoring and to investigate the radon content of building materials, especially in geographical areas characterized by traditional use of typical stones for constructions. In conclusion, the sustainability development of rural buildings is possible if the radiological risk for inhabitants and workers was assessed.

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Estimates of the Lung Cancer Cases Attributable to Radon in Municipalities of Two Apulia Provinces (Italy) and Assessment of Main Exposure Determinants

Cited by 7 publications

References 34 publications

Radon Spatial Variations in University’s Buildings Located in an Italian Karst Region

Radon Spatial Variations in University’s Buildings Located in an Italian Karst Region

Radiation Protection Legislation and Sustainable Development of a Rural Green Tuff Village of Ischia Island

Radiation Protection Legislation and Sustainable Development of a Rural Green-Tuff Village of Ischia Island

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