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CESIUM-137 AND POTASSIUM IN FINNISH LAPPS AND THEIR DIET

Journal Article · · Radiological Health Data (U.S.) Superseded by Radiol. Health Data Rep.
OSTI ID:4078469

Data are summarized from a field study of the content of Cs/sup 137/ and K in the diets and bodies of 190 Lapps and other inhabitants of the Inari County in nonthern Finland carried out in Oct. 1961. The Cs/sup 137/ content of the people was determined by whole-body counting. The diet of each individual was determined by interview. The relation of the Cs/sup 137/ content in reindeer meat, fish, and milk to the Cs/sup 137/ body burden of individuals is discussed. (C.H.)

Research Organization:
Univ. of Helsinki
NSA Number:
NSA-18-014149
OSTI ID:
4078469
Journal Information:
Radiological Health Data (U.S.) Superseded by Radiol. Health Data Rep., Journal Name: Radiological Health Data (U.S.) Superseded by Radiol. Health Data Rep. Vol. Vol: 5: No. 2; ISSN RAHDA
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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