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Radon in the environment: physical and health aspects. A review of data in France.

Le radon dans l'environnement : aspects physiques et sanitaires. Une revue des données en France.

Author(s) : ROBE M. C., RANNOU A., LE BRONEC J.

Type of article: Periodical article

Summary

There has been an increase in concern that exposure to radon contributes to a major part of the average annuel doses recieved by mankind. Measurements carried out in France in the last decade by the IPSN provide a data base to assess the variability of the exposure levels according to the location and the circumstances. The paper reviews the results of radon measurements obtained in different environments: in the soils, at the interface between the soil and the atmosphere, in outdoor air, in underground atmosphere and in indoor air. From these data showing the specificity of the different geological regions of France and the influence of meteorological factors, the radiological impact for the general public is discussed.

Details

  • Original title: Le radon dans l'environnement : aspects physiques et sanitaires. Une revue des données en France.
  • Record ID : 1993-2516
  • Languages: French
  • Subject: Environment
  • Source: Rapp. DPEI - 92-4; 15 p.; 7 fig.; 6 tabl.; 10 ref.
  • Publication date: 1992
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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