Comparación de la dosis efectiva debido a la inhalación de gas Radón (222Rn) en las unidades educativas de los distritos de educación 16D01 Pastaza – Mera - Santa Clara y 05D01 Latacunga.

Abstract

The present work consists in comparing the Effective Dose due to the inhalation of Radon gas (222Rn) in the Educational Units of the Education Districts 16D01 Pastaza-Mera-Santa Clara and 05D01 Latacunga, this study was carried out in the provinces of Pastaza and Cotopaxi. 20 Educational Units of each Education District were chosen, taking into account their infrastructure, creation date, and student population. To carry out data collection, passive E-PERM detectors that have an SLT configuration were used, that is, it is composed of a short-time ionization chamber (S) and a long-time detector (LT). In each establishment two detectors were located, selecting the place of collection, considering parameters such as: ventilation, type of construction material and public access, based on these parameters it was called a closed place, that is, its access is limited and the other in an open place, in which there is fluctuation of people. The detectors were left at each institution for a period of 15 days. The data obtained in both Education Districts gave us effective doses, which do not exceed the established limit of 0.1 mSv / year. To establish a statistical comparison between the Effective Dose, the Student's T-test was used, which resulted in the fact that the Effective Dose due to the inhalation of Radon Gas obtained in the Education District 16D01 Pastaza-Mera-Santa Clara is greater than Effective Doses due to the inhalation of Radon Gas from Education District 05D01 Latacunga. It is recommended to train the staff of the Educational Units regarding origin of Radon Gas (222Rn) where it can be concentrated and the consequences that it can cause to health.