Well water radioactivity and risk of cancers of the urinary organs

Radiological Risks Assessment of Ogun State Drinking Water

“…Kelleher (2015) reported that industry and agriculture are putting usable groundwater at risk. Literature also confirms varying concentrations of radionuclides in our water body (Rachkova and Shuktomova, 2015;Nwankwo and Balogun, 2013;Ndontchueng et al, 2013;Peterson et al, 2007;Kurttio et al, 2006). Drinking water is one of the pathways to human exposure to radiation.…”

“…A case-cohort study of drilled wells in Finland witnessed a small evidence of increased risk of bladder or kidney cancers from the ingestion of radionuclides through drinking from these wells (Kurttio et al, 2006). A population based case control study was reported in Thailand.…”

“…ICRP (2007) noted that ingested radionuclides are absorbed in the blood stream and accumulate in specific tissues causing damage. Cells in kidney and bladder are irradiated when radionuclides are excreted in urine (Kurttio et al, 2006). Hence, the result of this study should be addressed by the appropriate authorities in the respective level of governance.…”

“…Different geological formation of the two study areas can also be a contributing factor. High levels of 238 U and 232 Th series in drinking water increase the risk of certain cancers in the body (Colorado Health and Environmental Assessment, 2013;Wagner et al, 2011;Kurttio et al 2006). ICRP (2007) noted that ingested radionuclides are absorbed in the blood stream and accumulate in specific tissues causing damage.…”

Medical geology — the European perspective

“…In Finland, during the past few decades, studies of the effect of selenium, arsenic, radon and certain other substances such as asbestos, on human health have been carried out (Koljonen 1975;Szalay et al 1981;Lahermo et al 1998;Kokki et al 2001;Kurttio et al 2006). There were also recent studies of environmental risk assessment and the spatial variation of certain chronic diseases in relation to the geologic or geochemical environment.…”