Radon sampling methodologies: A case for accurate, accessible measurements using household instruments.
J Air Waste Manag Assoc
; 73(7): 519-524, 2023 07.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37311115
ABSTRACT
Radon is a prevalent carcinogenic gas and the leading cause of lung cancer in the United States besides smoking. As the residential environment is the primary source of radon exposure, accessible and accurate measurements of radon in this environment are essential. However, no radon monitors have been evaluated that are inexpensive enough for regular household use. In this study, we examine two household-grade, continuous monitoring devices, the Ecosense RadonEye and EcoQube. We compare them to two research-grade instruments, the Durridge Company Rad7 and the Rad Elec Inc. E-PERM. In our study, the Ecosense household radon monitors performed accurately and can be used by homeowners and researchers alike as an affordable and reliable radon sensor.Implications The ability of homeowners and renters to regularly monitor the radon levels inside their home is an important preventative health measure. However, low-cost instrumentation is needed that can provide accurate radon measurements. In this study, we show that the affordable Ecosense continuous monitors produce results that are in line with expensive research-grade instruments in a residential environment, over a range of concentrations. The Ecosense monitors may be suitable for home use, and they may provide a solution that can be used by policymakers and home-dwellers alike to improve regular radon monitoring in residences.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Monitoramento de Radiação
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Radônio
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Poluição do Ar em Ambientes Fechados
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Poluentes Radioativos do Ar
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Neoplasias Pulmonares
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Air Waste Manag Assoc
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article