Published 1994 | Version v1
Journal article

The Italian survey as the basis of the national radon policy

  • 1. Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Rome (Italy)
  • 2. ENEA, Rome (Italy)

Description

One of the most important goals of the Italian survey, initiated in 1989, was to promote ad hoc policies to reduce radon exposure of the population. In the survey a statistical representative sample of 5000 dwellings was chosen; two six-month measurements were made of the indoor radon concentration, in combination with one six-month measurement of gamma exposure. The results of the radon concentration measurements are reported here: they refer to 80% of the sample. The annual mean value was 81.5Bq.m-3, which is higher than that reported for other industrialised countries. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiation Protection Dosimetry
Journal Volume
56
Journal Issue
1-4
Journal Page Range
p. 1-4.
ISSN
0144-8420
CODEN
RPDODE

Conference

Title
the scientific basis and practical implications.
Acronym
1. international workshop on indoor radon remedial action
Dates
27 Jun - 2 Jul 1993.
Place
Rimini (Italy).

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
28017962
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
INDOOR AIR CONTAMINATION; ITALY; RADIATION MONITORING; RADON; RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Descriptors DEC
BUILDINGS; CONTAMINATION; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; ELEMENTS; EUROPE; MONITORING; NONMETALS; RARE GASES; WESTERN EUROPE

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
EUR--16005-EN.