The variation of indoor radon concentrations in different types of buildings

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Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated research gap and stated challenges and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 162 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 8 representative gaps

• Assessment of indoor radon exposure risks in residential buildings using corentium home radon gas detector in Masha, South Wollo, Ethiopia (2026) · Scientific Reports · doi

  There is a need to assess indoor radon exposure risks in residential buildings. The study highlights the importance of estimating the radon dose from radon concentration due to its harmful effects on the human body. There is a lack of research on the health risks associated with radon exposure in Masha, South Wollo, Ethiopia.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: there need assess indoor radon exposure risks residential
• Assessment of indoor radon exposure risks in residential buildings using corentium home radon gas detector in Masha, South Wollo, Ethiopia (2026) · Scientific Reports · doi

  The study notes significant uncertainties in assessing dosimetry and epidemiological aspects for converting radon exposure to a radon dose. The research highlights the challenge of minimizing the influence of outdoor air on measurement reliability. The study mentions the need to account for the type of radiation and the sensitivity of different organs to radiation when estimating the annual effective dose.

  generalstated challenges
  Keywords: study notes significant uncertainties assessing dosimetry epidemiological aspects
• Comprehensive exposure assessment of residents in a former tin mining area in Kanchanaburi, Thailand (2026) · Scientific Reports · doi

  The short half-life and limited diffusion length of 220 Rn make it challenging to measure accurately. The influence of building characteristics and seasonal variation on indoor radon and thoron concentrations can make it difficult to interpret the results. The estimation of annual effective dose requires careful consideration of various exposure pathways.

  generalstated challenges
  Keywords: short half-life limited diffusion length make challenging measure
• Radon, Concrete, Buildings and Human Health—A Review Study (2024) · Buildings · cited 54× · doi

  There is a gap in the literature regarding the parameters that affect radon-concrete and radon-building relationships. There is an urgent need for an improved and widely accepted protocol for standardizing measurements of the radon exhalation rate of construction materials and the indoor radon concentration of buildings.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there gap literature regarding parameters affect radon-concrete radon-building
• Radon, Concrete, Buildings and Human Health—A Review Study (2024) · Buildings · cited 54× · doi

  Development of an improved protocol for standardizing radon exhalation rate measurements of construction materials using widely accepted and reliable measurement techniques. Investigation of the effects of construction materials and construction methods on indoor radon concentrations. Study of the radon permeability of construction materials and its impact on indoor radon levels.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: development improved protocol standardizing radon exhalation rate measurements
• Radon, Concrete, Buildings and Human Health—A Review Study (2024) · Buildings · cited 54× · doi

  One of the challenges is the lack of a widely accepted protocol for standardizing measurements of the radon exhalation rate of construction materials and the indoor radon concentration of buildings. Another challenge is the variability in radon concentration limits applied in different countries and workplaces. The study also highlights the challenge of reducing radon gas concentration in indoor environments.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: one challenges lack widely accepted protocol standardizing measurements
• Reconsidering indoor radon monitoring strategies in Romanian medical buildings: a data-driven perspective (2026) · Frontiers in Public Health · doi

  The complex indoor environments of medical buildings pose a challenge for radon monitoring. The varying occupancy patterns and room functions in medical buildings require careful consideration in radon monitoring strategies. The suitability of residential-derived seasonal correction factors for medical buildings is a challenge that needs to be addressed.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: complex indoor environments medical buildings pose challenge radon
• Reconsidering indoor radon monitoring strategies in Romanian medical buildings: a data-driven perspective (2026) · Frontiers in Public Health · doi

  Further studies are needed to investigate the variation of indoor radon concentrations in different types of buildings, - Research should focus on developing more effective radon monitoring strategies, - Studies should explore the relationship between indoor radon concentrations and occupant exposure patterns

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: further studies needed investigate variation indoor radon concentrations

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