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CESIUM-137 IN HUMAN BODY, DEC. 1961-NOV. 1962

Journal Article · · Koshu Eiseiin Kenkyu Hokoku (Japan)
OSTI ID:4141923
Post mortem samples of human breast muscles collected in Tokyo during December 1981 to November 1952 were analyzed for Cs/sup 137/ and K. Two peaks in monthly averages were observed in the Cs/sup 137/ levels in March and October 1962, the concentrations being 0.201 and 0.156 mu mu C/g, respectively, as compared to the mean levels of 0.09-0.11 mu mu C/g. The estimates of total body burden showed 4.34.8 m mu C on the average for the whole period. (auth)
Research Organization:
Inst. of Public Health, Tokyo
NSA Number:
NSA-18-003614
OSTI ID:
4141923
Journal Information:
Koshu Eiseiin Kenkyu Hokoku (Japan), Journal Name: Koshu Eiseiin Kenkyu Hokoku (Japan) Vol. Vol: 11; ISSN KEKHA
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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