RADIATION PROTECTION BULLETIN ›› 2022, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (4-5): 60-64.

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Hazards of Radon and Some Considerations on the Management of Radiation Health Protection in Exposed Populations

Chen Zhongmin1, Lv Yumin2, Li Fengsheng1, Jiang Qisheng1   

  1. 1. Nuclear Radiation Damage and Monitoring Laboratory,Rocket Force Characteristic Medical Center,Beijing 100088;
    2. Henan Institute of Occupational Medicine,Zhengzhou,Henan 450052
  • Received:2022-05-05 Online:2022-10-20 Published:2022-10-31

Abstract: We summarize the health hazards of radon and its daughters to exposed populations, the new trends of radon protection in international organizations, and the relevant laws and standards of radon protection in China. We then put forward several considerations on strengthening radon protection and health supervision in high radon workplaces.

Key words: Radon exposure, Radiation hygiene, Health hazard, Supervision

CLC Number: 

  • R146