Review article

Protection of the Croatian population from accidental radioactive contamination of the food chain

N. Lokobauer ; Institut za medicinska istraživanja i medicinu rada, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Z. Franić ; Institut za medicinska istraživanja i medicinu rada, Zagreb, Hrvatska
A. Bauman ; Institut za medicinska istraživanja i medicinu rada, Zagreb, Hrvatska

Abstract

The paper indicates the importance of investigating radionuclide translocation in the human food chain, and the contribution of selected food components in total exposure of the population after accidental radioactive contanunation. Data on radioactive contamination and risk assessment of the Croatian population after the Chernobyl nuclear accident arc given and possibilities of decontamination of food chain components are discussed. Literature data on radionuclide removal from the human food chain are compared to the results of own investigations. Emphasis is placed on biologically most important radionuclides, 131I, 90Sr, 137Cs, and the most effective means of protection are sought. The preventive measures following a nuclear accident should be based on the cost-benefit principle i.e. the damage from applying radiation protection measures should not exceed the benefit from possible dose reduction.

Keywords

contaminated milk; Chernobyl decontamination; food chain; nuclear accident; radiation protection; radionuclides in the human food chain

Hrčak ID:

147375

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/147375

Publication date:

14.7.1993.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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