Assessment of the Doses Received by the Cuban Population from super(40)K Contained in the Body: Modelling Based on a Neural Network

The most important natural source of potassium in the human body is super(40)K, which is known to affect the effective dose received by humans. A study was implemented to evaluate the contribution of this component to the doses received by the population of Cuba. Researchers selected a representativ...

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Published in:Radiation protection dosimetry 2003-01, Vol.104 (3), p.237-237
Main Authors: Zerquera, J T, Alonso, M P, Bejerano, G L, Lopez, JO, Rodriguez, NA
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Language:English
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Summary:The most important natural source of potassium in the human body is super(40)K, which is known to affect the effective dose received by humans. A study was implemented to evaluate the contribution of this component to the doses received by the population of Cuba. Researchers selected a representative sample of the Cuban population to reflect a wide range of demographic conditions. Data were collected via measurements implemented using the whole-body counter of the Center for Radiation Protection and Hygiene. Dose estimates were developed under the assumption of a uniform distribution of K for the whole body. Testing methods were implemented according to ICRP guidelines. The final model allowed consideration of the anatomical features of individual subjects in dose estimation efforts.
ISSN:0144-8420