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KMID : 1155220170420040309
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Journal of the Korean Society of Health Information and Health Statistics
2017 Volume.42 No. 4 p.309 ~ p.316
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Affected Model of Indoor Radon Concentrations Based on Lifestyle, Greenery Ratio, and Radon Levels in Groundwater
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Lee Hyun-Young
Park Ji-Hyun
Lee Cheol-Min
Kang Dae-Ryong
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Abstract
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Objectives: Radon and its progeny pose environmental risks as a carcinogen, especially to the lungs. Investigating factors affecting indoor radon concentrations and models thereof are needed to prevent exposure to radon and to reduce indoor radon concentrations. The purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting indoor radon concentration and to construct a comprehensive model thereof.
Method: Questionnaires were administered to obtain data on residential environments, including building materials and life style. Decision tree and structural equation modeling were applied to predict residences at risk for higher radon concentrations and to develop the comprehensive model.
Results: Greenery ratio, impermeable layer ratio, residence at ground level, daily ventilation, long-term heating, crack around the measuring device, and bedroom were significantly shown to be predictive factors of higher indoor radon concentrations. Daily ventilation reduced the probability of homes having indoor radon concentrations ≥200 Bq/m3 by 11.6%. Meanwhile, a greenery ratio ≥65% without daily ventilation increased this probability by 15.3% compared to daily ventilation. The constructed model indicated greenery ratio and ventilation rate directly affecting indoor radon concentrations.
Conclusions: Our model highlights the combined influences of geographical properties, groundwater, and lifestyle factors of an individual resident on indoor radon concentrations in Korea.
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KEYWORD
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Indoor radon, Radon survey, Ventilation, Geographical properties, Lifestyle, Groundwater
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