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Indoor radon concentrations in the Al-Gharraf district are strongly positively correlated with relative humidity, and while average levels are within international norms, peak concentrations in certain dwellings exceed WHO reference levels. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To measure indoor radon (222Rn) concentrations in residential dwellings, examine the influence of meteorological parameters, and evaluate inhalation radiological health risks.

September 3, 2026Radiation effects and defects in solids

Assessment of indoor radon dynamics: interplay between building longevity and meteorological variables on radiological risk

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AEAqeel A. EleweeThi Qar University MAMurtadha Sh. Aswood

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Observational study reveals indoor radon concentrations and radiation doses in residential dwellings, highlighting meteorological influences on inhalation risk.

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To measure indoor radon (222Rn) concentrations in residential dwellings, examine the influence of meteorological parameters, and evaluate inhalation radiological health risks.
Monitored radon levels across 21 residential buildings in Al-Gharraf district, Dhi Qar Governorate, using CR-39 nuclear track detectors.
Calculated annual effective dose and pulmonary dose, and evaluated environmental associations using Pearson correlation coefficients.
Radon concentrations ranged from 73 ± 29 to 336 ± 82 Bq m−3 (mean: 151 ± 52 Bq m−3), with a mean annual effective dose of 3.8 mSv y−1 and mean pulmonary dose of 6.0 mSv y−1.
Radon concentrations exhibited a strong, statistically significant positive correlation with relative humidity (r = 0.815, p < 0.01) and moderate positive correlations with maximum (r = 0.561) and minimum temperatures (r = 0.490).
Outdoor wind speed showed a weak, non-significant negative correlation (r = −0.209), while peak radon concentrations in select dwellings exceeded WHO recommended reference levels.

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Elewee et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a993600636c6408cfa7ec17 https://doi.org/10.1080/10420150.2026.2724316

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September 3, 2026Radiation effects and defects in solids

Assessment of indoor radon dynamics: interplay between building longevity and meteorological variables on radiological risk

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Authors

AEAqeel A. EleweeThi Qar University MAMurtadha Sh. Aswood

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Implication

Observational study reveals indoor radon concentrations and radiation doses in residential dwellings, highlighting meteorological influences on inhalation risk.

Key Points

To measure indoor radon (222Rn) concentrations in residential dwellings, examine the influence of meteorological parameters, and evaluate inhalation radiological health risks.
Monitored radon levels across 21 residential buildings in Al-Gharraf district, Dhi Qar Governorate, using CR-39 nuclear track detectors.
Calculated annual effective dose and pulmonary dose, and evaluated environmental associations using Pearson correlation coefficients.
Radon concentrations ranged from 73 ± 29 to 336 ± 82 Bq m−3 (mean: 151 ± 52 Bq m−3), with a mean annual effective dose of 3.8 mSv y−1 and mean pulmonary dose of 6.0 mSv y−1.
Radon concentrations exhibited a strong, statistically significant positive correlation with relative humidity (r = 0.815, p < 0.01) and moderate positive correlations with maximum (r = 0.561) and minimum temperatures (r = 0.490).
Outdoor wind speed showed a weak, non-significant negative correlation (r = −0.209), while peak radon concentrations in select dwellings exceeded WHO recommended reference levels.

Cite This Study

Elewee et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a993600636c6408cfa7ec17 https://doi.org/10.1080/10420150.2026.2724316

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