Radon is one of the important natural sources of radiation and pollutants. When radon and its progeny are inhaled by the human body, they can cause radiation damage to the respiratory system and can lead to lung cancer. Indoor and outdoor radon concentrations were measured in five villages near Shizhuyuan W-polymetallic deposit using a RAD7 detector; moreover, the corresponding radiation dose and lifetime risk probability were evaluated. The results show that the average value of indoor radon concentration was 216.6 +/- 121.1 Bq m-3, which is above the worldwide average indoor radon level of 4...
