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KMID : 1156220200460030245
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Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
2020 Volume.46 No. 3 p.245 ~ p.255
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Meta-analysis Study on Microenvironmental Characteristics of Radon Concentration in Korea
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Lee Cheol-Min
Lee Jung-Sub
Lee Hye-Won
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Abstract
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Objective: The present study analyzed domestic and overseas academic journals to understand the research status and characteristics of radon concentration distribution in Korea in accordance with environmental conditions.
Methods: As part of the meta-analysis, pooled average concentration was calculated using an inverse variance?weighted average of the arithmetic means and standard deviations among the investigated values. Using the obtained pooled average concentration, a Monte-Carlo simulation was performed to increase the reliability of the occurrence possibility of the calculated concentration distribution. A total of 38 research articles were selected, including 27 articles published in domestic academic journals and 11 articles published in foreign academic journals.
Results: The comparison results showed differences in radon concentration distribution in accordance with regional and topographical characteristics.
Conclusion: Currently, even though research into radon is steadily picking up the pace in Korea much remains to be done. Additional research is thus needed to establish a baseline for radon emissions in Korea.
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KEYWORD
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222Rn, Monte-Carlo simulation, radon, meta-analysis
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