E.S. Soteriades, L. Petrokokkinos, M. A. Talias, A. Zissimos, M. Kolovou, V. Kamenopoulou, and E. Georgiou, 2010
The objective of this study was to quantitatively assess radon levels in Cyprus by systematic indoor radon measurements from buildings in Cyprus using passive radon detectors have not been previously reported. Five hundred passive radon detectors were used to estimate radon levels in the areas of Nicosia (capital), Paphos, Nisou and Famagusta. A total of 240 different public and private buildings were randomly selected in the above districts and two passive radon detectors were placed inside each building. The detectors were collected on average after three months following placement and measurements were carried out using the optical microscope trace detector technique. The observed radon levels did not appear to be associated with particular concern regarding public health exposure in Cyprus.