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RADON MAPPING IN CROATIA AND ITS RELATION TO GEOLOGY
Rudarsko-geološko-naftni Zbornik, 2018 Radon is known as the main contributor to the natural background radiation exposure and mapping of different radon phenomenon presents an important task in both scientific and regulatory context.
Ana Mostečak +3 more
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Lung Cancer in Never Smokers—An Underappreciated Public Health Burden
Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 8, August 2026.ABSTRACT Background Lung cancer in lifelong never‐smokers represents a significant public health burden, although it is underappreciated. Lung cancer in never smokers (LCINS) accounts for a substantial proportion of lung cancer cases, representing ~15%–25% depending on the geographic region.
Md Mohiuddin
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GeoHealth, Volume 10, Issue 7, July 2026.Abstract Medical geology (MG) examines the interactions between geological materials, environmental processes, and human health, with particular importance in disaster‐prone regions, where rapid geological changes can abruptly intensify geogenic exposures and necessitate immediate public health responses. Geological events such as earthquakes, volcanic
Serdar Baler
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Approaches to Estimating Indoor Exposure to Radon—A Systematic Review
AtmosphereIndoor radon exposure has been an increasing concern in recent years due to its health risks, like lung cancer and leukemia. Indoor radon exposure levels can be determined through measurement but with limitations.
Chunxiao Su +6 more
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CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, Volume 76, Issue 4, July/August 2026.Abstract This article provides updated global cancer statistics for the year 2024 based on the GLOBOCAN estimates of the International Agency for Research on Cancer. The authors describe national cancer incidence and mortality by world region and the Human Development Index and predict the burden in 2050 based on demographic trends.
Hyuna Sung +7 more
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The first version of the Pan-European Indoor Radon Map [PDF]
Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 2019 A hypothetical Pan-European Indoor Radon Map has been developed using summary statistics estimated from 1.2 million indoor radon samples. In this study we have used the arithmetic mean (AM) over grid cells of 10 km × 10 km to ...
J. Elío +7 more
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Indoor radon levels in apartments of Erbil city by using long and short term techniques
Tikrit Journal of Pure Science, 2023 Inhalation of radon (222Rn) and daughter products are a major source of natural radiation exposure. Measurement of indoor radon concentrations were performed in the two hundred rooms for the 25 apartments in Erbil city by using long term technique (CR ...
Zakariya A. Hussein +4 more
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GeoHealth, Volume 10, Issue 6, June 2026.Abstract Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRDs) are a major global health burden, causing significant mortality and morbidity. The World Health Organization reports CRDs led to 4.1 million deaths in 2023, affecting 454.6 million people (5.54% globally). While tobacco smoking is the leading risk factor, others include air pollution, occupational hazards ...
Ibrahim Msuya +4 more
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Multiyear indoor radon variability in a family house - a case study in serbia [PDF]
Nuclear Technology and Radiation Protection, 2018 The indoor radon behavior has complex dynamics due to the influence of the large number of different parameters: the state of indoor atmosphere (temperature, pressure, and relative humidity), aerosol concentration, the exchange rate between ...
Udovičić Vladimir I. +8 more
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The Right to Stand and the Democratic Value of Elections
Constellations, EarlyView.
Annabelle Lever
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