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STRONTIUM 90 IN HUMAN DIET IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. REPORT NO. 1

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4230484

Results are reported from a survey of strontium-90 content in the human diet in the United Kingdom during 1958. Data are tabulated on levels in the total diet, milk, cheese, potatoes, leafy vegetables, and flour. The content of stable strontium in the diet was measured. Factors affecting the uptake of strontium by humans are discussed. The movemeat of strontium-90 into feed chains was traced. The relationship of the level of strontium-90 in the diet in worldwide fall-out levels is discussed. (C.H.)

Research Organization:
Great Brit. Agricultural Research Council. Radiobiological Lab., Grove, Berks, England
NSA Number:
NSA-14-001333
OSTI ID:
4230484
Report Number(s):
ARCRL-1
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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