Distribution of radionuclides in the soils and assessment of radiation hazards in AL Najaf, Iraq: A cross sectional analysis
Objective: To evaluate radioactivity levels in soil samples and their physical impact on the population. Method: The experimental radiation study was conducted by researchers belonging to the Kufa University in Al-Najaf, Iraq, in August 2020, and comprised soil samples from Al-Rahma area. Sodium...
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| Language: | English |
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Pakistan Medical Association
2024-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
| Online Access: | https://jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/21920 |
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| Summary: | Objective: To evaluate radioactivity levels in soil samples and their physical impact on the population.
Method: The experimental radiation study was conducted by researchers belonging to the Kufa University in Al-Najaf, Iraq, in August 2020, and comprised soil samples from Al-Rahma area. Sodium iodide detector activated with a trace amount of Thallium with crystal dimensions 3" x 3" was used to calculate the concentration of Radium, Thorium and Potassium.
Results: Among the 15 samples collected, the average ± standard deviation (SD) concentration for Radium, Thorium and Potassium was 0.1776±0.12, 0.726±0.435 and 1.9128±1.105%, Respectively. The reported value of excess lifetime cancer risk was 1.2819×10-3.
Conclusion: The area studied was found to be a safe area and did not pose a health threat to the locals.
Key Words: Thorium, Radium, Sodium Iodide, Thallium, Radioactivity, Neoplasms, Soil
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| ISSN: | 0030-9982 |