Association between levels of radon and bioaerosols (bacteria and fungi) by living conditions.
Int J Environ Health Res
; 33(6): 619-628, 2023 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
This study aimed to measure the levels of airborne radon Rn and bioaerosols - culturable airborne bacteria (CAB) and culturable airborne fungi (CAF)-in South Korea's residential environments, considering living conditions such as the number of ventilations, number of windows, floors, temperature, and relative humidity. . The range of Rn levels was 0.43-7.439 pCi/L with a median of 0.70 pCi/L. The CAB levels were 239-488 colony-forming unit (CFU)/m3 with a median of 309 CFU/m3, and CAF levels were 174-366 CFU/m3 with a median of 233 CFU/m3. Thus, this study found that semi-basement residential indoor environments negatively affected Rn and bioaerosol levels, and living in such residences resulted in high health condition scores on the bad side. Given the correlation between airborne Rn and bioaerosol levels, further large-scale studies are needed to identify more reliable and representative of research.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Radônio
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Poluição do Ar em Ambientes Fechados
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Environ Health Res
Assunto da revista:
SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Coréia do Sul