Health Risk Assessment for Radionuclide Contamination in Seafood

Sivaperumal, P.; Kumar, Pradeep; Kannan, K.; Ambekar, Ajit; Ponnusamy, K.; Rajendran, R.; Pal, A.K.

doi:10.1002/9781119143802.ch128

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“…Another major concern is radionuclide bioaccumulation in marine food webs. Radionuclides like cesium, iodine, and strontium can accumulate in marine organisms before making their way into the human diet through seafood (Sivaperumal, et al, 2020). This metabolism poses immediate dangers to human health, particularly in communities that rely heavily on seafood.…”

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Sociological and Ecological Vulnerabilities from Nuclear Waste Discharge: A Case Study of Fukushima's Marine Ecosystem

Khoso,

Jintu,

China

2024

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The dissemination of treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean has raised profound ecological and public health concerns. This study examines the sociological effects of nuclear waste discharges on marine ecosystems and human communities, with a particular emphasis on the Fukushima event. Utilizing a combination of existing literature review and secondary data analysis, this study explores the distribution of radionuclides in marine settings, their accumulation in the marine food chain, societal hurdles and the associated health risks for humans. Besides that, the positive nature of coefficients demonstrates that each area measured—health, environment, social, and marine life—worsens with higher volumes of discharged water, highlighting the importance of international standards and effective environmental governance in controlling and reducing the effects of nuclear pollutants. The findings also indicate that the spread of radionuclides, notably tritium and carbon-14, presents sustained ecological and health risks, exacerbated by their long-term presence in the environment and propensity to bioaccumulation. In conclude, Fukushima incident starkly demonstrates the prolonged and intricate effects of nuclear waste discharges on marine ecosystems and human health. Therefore, regulatory enhancements are necessary to uphold strict safety standards and ensure international accountability, thereby boosting public confidence and conforming to global best practices in nuclear safety and environmental protection.

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Sociological and Ecological Vulnerabilities from Nuclear Waste Discharge: A Case Study of Fukushima's Marine Ecosystem

Khoso,

Jintu,

China

2024

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“…Numerous studies have reported the concentration of 210 Po and 210 Pb in various marine biota around the World (Gouvea et al, 1992;Lubnaet al, 2011;Uddin et al, 2012;Ahmed et al, 2021). In India, several authors have reported 210 Po and 210 Pb concentrations in shellfishes and fin fishes from south-east coast, Gulf of Mannar and Manavalakuruchi (Saiyad and Krishnamoorthy, 2012;Rani et al, 2014;Wesley, 2011, 2016;Khot et al, 2018;Pillai et al, 2019;Sivaperumal et al, 2020;Sabu et al,2022). Due to the enhanced bioaccumulation of 210 Po in the edible flesh of marine life, especially fish, humans are exposed to it through daily ingestion over a long period of time.…”

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Monitoring 210Po and 210Pb in Some Pelagic Fishes Collected from Malabar Coast of India

Sabu,

Shareef,

Khan

2023

EEC

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Marine fish are included as potential bioindicators as they strive to incorporate the target radionuclide into their tissues from the surrounding medium. They contribute significantly to the natural radiation dose to human beings through intake. Marine fishes are also sensitive to radiation and regular monitoring of radionuclides in fish is essential. Pelagic fishes of economic importance are collected along the south-west coast (Malabar Coast) of India and analysed for 210 Po and 210 Pb in muscle tissues using alpha spectrometry The range of 210 Po concentration ranged between 29.9 ± 2.2 and 42.5 ± 3.6 Bq kg -1 wet, while, the concentration of 210 Pb varied between 10.2 ± 3.2 to 16.9 ± 5.2 Bq kg -1 wet. Statistically significant variation was observed between the radionuclides between species (p0.05). The 210 Po daily intake of each fish muscle tissue ranged from 6.0 to 8.5 Bq d -1 . The range of the predicted dose caused by ingestion of both 210 Po and 210 Pb are comparable with the higher end values reported internationally.

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The Concentration of Radionuclides (Lead-210, Polonium-210, and Cesium-137) in the Muscle of Sardine Fish: a Global Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Exposure Assessment

Fakhri

Mahmudiono

Ranaei

et al. 2022

Biol Trace Elem Res

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Health Risk Assessment for Radionuclide Contamination in Seafood

Cited by 5 publications

References 69 publications

Sociological and Ecological Vulnerabilities from Nuclear Waste Discharge: A Case Study of Fukushima's Marine Ecosystem

Sociological and Ecological Vulnerabilities from Nuclear Waste Discharge: A Case Study of Fukushima's Marine Ecosystem

Monitoring 210Po and 210Pb in Some Pelagic Fishes Collected from Malabar Coast of India

The Concentration of Radionuclides (Lead-210, Polonium-210, and Cesium-137) in the Muscle of Sardine Fish: a Global Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Exposure Assessment

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