What Are Safe Levels of Natural Background Radiation?
The average annual dose of natural background radiation varies depending on geographic location but typically ranges between 1 to 3 millisieverts (mSv). Regulatory agencies, including the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), set guidelines for acceptable exposure levels. For the general public, the recommended limit is 1 mSv per year from artificial sources, in addition to natural background radiation.
