M.M. Al Bosta , J.J. Al Radaideh , M. Al Ghrawi , A. Okasha
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Indoor radon levels and influencing factors in Tarhuna and Msallata, Libya: A winter study including surface soil radon in Tarhuna
Indoor radon gas poses a significant global lung cancer risk, with comprehensive data scarce in many regions, including Tarhuna and Msallata, Libya. This study assessed indoor radon concentrations and their influencing environmental, structural, and behavioral factors in homes, alongside surface soil gas radon in Tarhuna, during the winter season. Radon levels were measured using passive detectors and analyzed with statistical methods including ANOVA, t-tests, and Generalized Additive Models (GAM). Indoor radon averaged 37 Bq/m3 (13–111 Bq/m3), showing no significant differences between cities or room types. Surface soil gas radon in Tarhuna averaged 1.9 kBq/m3 (0.2–6.0 kBq/m3), with no significant variation across soil types. GAM analysis identified daily ventilation duration as the most significant negative predictor of indoor radon. Building type had a marginal influence, while other factors were not independently significant. These findings underscore natural ventilation as a primary, cost-effective radon mitigation strategy for the region. Future studies should consider larger samples and continuous monitoring to further elucidate radon dynamics.
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