A study into the long-overlooked carcinogenic radon in bottled water and deep well water in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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A study into the long-overlooked carcinogenic radon in bottled water and deep well water in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Radon (222Rn), a radioactive and gaseous progeny of Uranium (238U) decay series, accounts for almost 50% of the total background radiation in our dwelling environment. Inhalation and ingestion of radon in excessive amounts pose serious health effects to humans. The first-ever measurement of radon co...

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Main Authors:	Mahmud, Jubair Al, Siraz, M. M. Mahfuz, Alam, Mohammad Shafiqul, Das, Sudeb Chandra, Bradley, D.A. , Khandaker, Mayeen Uddin , Tokonami, Shinji, Shelley, Afroza, Yeasmin, Selina
Format:	Article
Published:	Taylor and Francis Group 2023
Subjects:	RA Public aspects of medicine TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
Online Access:	http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/2233/

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