Radon pollution in the territory of the Republic of Bashkortostan

The nature of the radiation background of the environment plays an important role in shaping the environment safe for human life. The natural release of radon from the surface of the earth makes a great contribution to the creation of a radiation background. With the active release of radon and an increase in its concentration, a global problem is created that threatens the health of the population. This article analyzed and summarized the data of the State reports and studies on the radiation-hygienic situation of the subjects of the Russian Federation, much attention was paid to the Urals and the Pre-Urals, in particular the Republic of Bashkortostan. As a result, it was found out that the established radiation situation in the Republic of Bashkortostan can provoke the onset of cancer diseases, the number of which increased by 16.8%.