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Health risk assessment of exposure to radon in water of contaminated Kawo and Magiro Communities, Nigeria
Faweya, Babatope Ebenezer1, Ayeni, Modupe Janet2, Akande, Taiwo Hassan3, Fatigun, Adetona Tayo4.
Radon concentration levels in water from lead contaminated Kawo and Magiro communities in Rafi Local Government Area were assessed using RAD-7. The mean radon concentration in the areas ranged from 35.02 to 175.10 Bq L-1; while the weighted mean concentration was 87. 55 Bq L-1. The resulting weighted mean annual effective dose in the two communities for stomach were 30.64 μSv y-1, 23.08 μSv y-1 and 18.38 μSv y-1 for infant, children and adults respectively. The mean and weighted mean concentrations in all the samples exceeded the maximum contaminant level recommended by International Organization. Forty five (45%) of the samples exceeded 100 Bq L-1 recommended by EU and WHO.
Affiliation:
- Ekiti State University , Nigeria
- Ekiti State University , Nigeria
- Ekiti State University , Nigeria
- Ekiti State University , Nigeria
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