A review on mathematical models for estimating indoor radon concentrations.
10.1186/s40557-016-0091-6
- Author:
Ji Hyun PARK
1
;
Dae Ryong KANG
;
Jinheum KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Mathematics, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499 South Korea.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Mathematical model;
Indoor concentration;
Radon entry;
Exposure
- MeSH:
Lung Neoplasms;
Models, Theoretical*;
Radon*;
Smoke;
Smoking
- From:Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
2016;28(1):7-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Radiation from natural sources is one of causes of the environmental diseases. Radon is the leading environmental cause of lung cancer next to smoking. To investigate the relationship between indoor radon concentrations and lung cancer, researchers must be able to estimate an individual’s cumulative level of indoor radon exposure and to do so, one must first be able to assess indoor radon concentrations. In this article, we outline factors affecting indoor radon concentrations and review related mathematical models based on the mass balance equation and the differential equations. Furthermore, we suggest the necessities of applying time-dependent functions for indoor radon concentrations and developing stochastic models.
