A.r. Montazerabadi, M. Ahmadian, M.r. Vahed, N. Yousefi, A. Fatehizadeh, P. Borhani, A. Rajabizadeh, A.r. Binesh, A. Shakerizadeh, Dr. A.h. Mahvi,
Volume 10, Issue 3 (12-2012)
Abstract
Background: Radon (222Rn) Measurement in the
residential environments is very important because of
its effecting on human health and causing cancer in
the respiratory system. 222Rn is individually
responsible for half of the natural radiation received
in humans and influences on human by breathing.
Hence, this study was undertaken to access the 222Rn
level in the dormitories of Kerman university of
medical science (southeast of Iran) to ensure its
safety level. Materials and Methods: In this study, for
measuring 222Rn level in seven dormitories of the
Kerman University of Medical Sciences, the Lucas cell
technique was used. This study was undertaken
during the winter because of the high concentration
of radon in this season due to closed building
ambience. Results: In this study, the highest
measured radon gas rate was 24.5 Bq/m3 in Boustan
(1). Average concentrations of the radon gas in all
dormitories were 4.7 Bq/m3, which is lower than the
standard level. Conclusion: The results of this study
showed that the 222Rn level in all dormitories was
lower than the normal amount (48 Bq/m3) as well as
the standard level. Iran. J. Radiat. Res., 2012
10 (3‐4): 171‐175
