2019
DOI: 10.1097/hp.0000000000001081
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Radionuclide Concentrations in Different Water Sources From Nigeria

Abstract: Gamma spectrometric analysis was done on all the different sources of water samples in the rural communities of Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State in Nigeria. Water samples were collected from 6 boreholes, 11 streams, 5 taps, and 41 hand-dug wells. The water samples were analyzed using a high-purity germanium detector at the National Institute of Radiation Protection and Research, Ibadan, Nigeria. Radionuclides found in the water samples include 40K, 232Th, and 238U. The average amount of 40K found in t… Show more

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“…The dose to the age group 0-1 year is considerably higher than other age groups which implies that the age group of 0-1 year is at higher health risk. K-40 is not included in the dose calculation because it does not accumulate in the body as it is maintained at a constant level independent of intake (Owoade et al, 2019).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The dose to the age group 0-1 year is considerably higher than other age groups which implies that the age group of 0-1 year is at higher health risk. K-40 is not included in the dose calculation because it does not accumulate in the body as it is maintained at a constant level independent of intake (Owoade et al, 2019).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%