Radon concentration in the drinkingwater of Aliabad Katoul, Iran
Joint Authors
Adinehvand, Karim
Sahebnasagh, Amin
Tilehnoee, Mahdi Hashimi
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 7 (31 Jul. 2016), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-07-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Earth Sciences, Water and Environment
Abstract EN
Background : According to the world health organization, radon is a leading cause of cancer in various internal organs and should be regarded with concern.
Objectives : The aim of this study is to evaluate the concentration of soluble radon in the drinking water of the city of Aliabad Katoul, Iran.
Materials and Methods : The radon concentration was measured by using a radon meter, SARADTM model RTM 1688-2, according to accepted standards of evaluation.
Results : The mean radon concentration in the drinking water of Aliabad Katoul is 2.900.57 Bq/L.
Conclusions : The radon concentration in Aliabad Katoul is below the limit for hazardous levels, but some precautions will make conditions even safer for the local populace.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Adinehvand, Karim& Sahebnasagh, Amin& Tilehnoee, Mahdi Hashimi. 2016. Radon concentration in the drinkingwater of Aliabad Katoul, Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 18, no. 7, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tilehnoee, Mahdi Hashimi…[et al.]. Radon concentration in the drinkingwater of Aliabad Katoul, Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 18, no. 7 (Jul. 2016), pp.1-2.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Adinehvand, Karim& Sahebnasagh, Amin& Tilehnoee, Mahdi Hashimi. Radon concentration in the drinkingwater of Aliabad Katoul, Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2016. Vol. 18, no. 7, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-701460
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Record ID
BIM-701460
