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Radiation Protection Dosimetry 56:127-131 (1994)
© 1994 Oxford University Press

Thoron Exposure of Man: A Negligible Issue?

F. Steinhäusler, W. Hofmann and H. Lettner

The existing database on thoron (Tn) in the environment, the experimental validation of dosimetric models and potential health effects are scarce. Available information on Tn and its decay products (Tn-d) indoors and outdoors is associated with partly significant uncertainties due to methodological shortcomings. Dosimetric modelling reveals that ThB (212Pb) data are to be considered as the most important input parameter. Under typical indoor exposure conditions the dose due to Tn-d is about one order of magnitude less than from radon decay products (Rn-d). However, special circumstances have been identified where the Tn-dose contribution can exceed the corresponding Rn-d values. Several health effects have been associated with elevated exposure among workers in thoron-related industries and residents in high thoron background areas.


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