Weighted concentration of sup 137 Cs equivalent in foodstuffs in Kuwait from June 1986 to December 1988

Journal Article · Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1990 · Health Physics; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00004032-199006000-00006· OSTI ID:6703733

Bakir, Y Y; Sayed, A M; Salem, M S; Hussain, K A ^[1]

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1. Ministry of Public Health (Kuwait)

The weighted monthly concentration of {sup 137}Cs equivalent (WMC) for various types of foodstuffs imported from June 1986 to December 1988 are discussed. The data presented are based on total concentration of {sup 137}Cs equivalent. The concentration was found below the disqualifying level applied in Kuwait. The radioactive contamination was higher in milk and baby milk relative to other types of foodstuffs. The calculation of Kuwait's disqualifying levels are based on the annual dose equivalent of 1 mSv (100 mrem). The measured WMC for most types of foodstuffs represents a small fraction to the annual dose limit recommended for the general public.

• OSTI ID: 6703733
• Journal Information: Health Physics; (USA), Vol. 58:6; ISSN 0017-9078
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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