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Indicator name:
National radon concentration levels
Short name:
RADON_Q302
Data type:
Numeric
Indicator Id:
5606
Topic:
Risk factors
Definition:
The national activity of radon gas in terms of decays per time in a volume of air. The unit of radioactivity concentration is given in Becquerel per cubic meter (Bq/m3). Response options include a number value, or zero when not qualified to answer. Maximum reference levels of 300 Bq/m3 for homes and 1000 Bq/m3 for workplaces are provided in the IAEA General Safety Requirements Part 3 (GSR Part 3) (link at the bottom of this page)
Method of estimation:
Country response to WHO Radon Survey 2018
IMRID:
5606
Links:
IAEA General safety requirements (GSR) Part 3
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