Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1882729 | Radiation Physics and Chemistry | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The effective dose received by the villages of Natural High Background Area (NHBRA) such as Enayam, Midalam and Mel Midalam is high when compared with other study areas. ⺠The high dose indicates higher concentration of radioactive nuclides like Thorium and Uranium in the soil. ⺠As radiation is harmful to human life, the external and internal doses can be reduced by removing the monazite content present in the soil by mineral separation. ⺠Contribution from vegetables, fruits, fish and other non vegetarian items are also being examined. ⺠These results along with other socio-economic factors can throw considerable light on the epidemiological impacts due to low levels of chronic exposure.
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Authors
D. Deva Jayanthi, C.G. Maniyan, S. Perumal,