Health Effects Due to Radionuclides Content of Solid Minerals within Port of Richards Bay, South Africa

Health Effects Due to Radionuclides Content of Solid Minerals within Port of Richards Bay, South Africa

This study assessed the radiological health hazards to various body organs of workers working within Transnet Precinct in Richards Bay in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa due to radionuclide content of mineral ores often stored within the facility. Thirty samples were collected from five mineral ores (ro...

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Main Authors: Felix B. Masok, Paulus L. Masiteng, Risimati D. Mavunda, Peane P. Maleka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-11-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
geogenic
activity concentration
hazard index
mineral samples
cancer risk
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/12/1180

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