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Body concentration of caesium-137 in patients from Western Isles of Scotland

Authors :
Isles, C.G.
Robertson, I.
Macleod, J.A.J.
Preston, T.
East, B.W.
Hole, D.J.
Lever, A.F.
Source :
British Medical Journal. June 29, 1991, Vol. 302 Issue 6792, p1568, 4 p.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

Introduction Whole body concentrations of caesium-137 are closely related to dietary intake of the isotope, [1] which has a physical half life of 30 years but a biological half life [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Measurement
Radioisotopes -- Measurement
Radioactive pollution -- Scotland -- Measurement
Isotopes -- Measurement
Cesium -- Measurement

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17592151
Volume :
302
Issue :
6792
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
British Medical Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.11119966

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