氡气固有的放射性对人类摄入和吸入水源中的放射性同位素 222Rn（氡气）和 220Rn（钍气）存在潜在的暴露风险。最近的研究评估了水、空气和土壤等不同环境基质中的氡浓度，因为它们对人类健康有不利影响。氡气和钍气是非吸烟者肺癌的主要原因，也是公认的摄入后导致胃癌的因素，本研究旨在初步评估喀麦隆法鲁省波利含铀地区的氡气和钍气水平。 U 型存款。评估包括测量饮用水、散发物和呼气中的 220、222Rn 浓度，特别关注评估当地人口中不同年龄组的暴露情况。水中的氡气/钍气含量及其相关暴露和癌症风险数据表明没有直接的健康危害。然而，由于该地区蕴藏着丰富的铀矿，因此持续监测和前瞻性措施至关重要。发射测量显示萨拉基的数据分布稀疏，存在奇点，设备记录的氡气和钍气值分别为 8.14 × 1012 Bqm-3 和 3.27 × 1012 Bqm-3。此外，氡气/钍气从土壤到空气的传输系数表明水平低于统一。虽然计算出的剂量表明符合 WHO 和 UNSCEAR 指南的最低潜在风险，但所获得的结果预计将大大有助于制定饮用水、散发和呼气中氡气水平的国家标准。此外，这些发现可以在监测氡气/钍气水平以确保公众健康安全方面发挥至关重要的作用。© 2024。作者获得 Springer Nature B.V. 的独家许可。

The inherent radioactivity of radon gas presents potential exposure risks to human beings through ingestion and inhalation of its radioisotopes 222Rn (radon) and 220Rn (thoron) from water sources. Recent studies have been conducted to assess radon concentrations in different environmental matrices such as water, air, and soil, due to their detrimental impact on human health. As the main cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and an acknowledged contributor to stomach cancer when ingested, the present study aimed to preliminarily assess radon and thoron levels in the Uranium bearing area of Poli in the Faro division of Cameroon, known for its significant U-deposits. The assessment included measuring 220, 222Rn concentrations in drinking water, emanation, and exhalation, with a specific focus on evaluating the exposure of different age groups within the local population. The radon/thoron levels in water and their related exposure and cancer risk data indicated no immediate health hazards. However, continuous monitoring and prospective measures are deemed essential due to the area's abundant U-minerals. The emanation measurements showed sparsely distributed data with a singularity at Salaki, where the equipment recorded values of 8.14 × 1012 Bqm-3 and 3.27 × 1012 Bqm-3 for radon and thoron, respectively. Moreover, radon/thoron transfer coefficients from the soil to the air indicated levels below unity. While the calculated doses suggest minimum potential risk in line with WHO and UNSCEAR guidelines, the obtained results are expected to significantly contribute to the establishment of national standards for radon levels in drinking water, emanation, and exhalation. Furthermore, these findings can play a crucial role in monitoring radon/thoron levels to ensure public health safety.© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V.