Airborne Levels of Uranium in the Surroundings of Various Industrial Facilities: Human Health Risks

Journal of Risk Analysis and Crisis Response (JRACR)

关键词: Uranium;    ambient air;    industrial facilities;    human health risks;    Catalonia (Spain);   

DOI  :  10.2991/jracr.2011.1.1.4

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This study was aimed at determining the levels of natural uranium (U) in air samples collected in the surroundings of various industrial facilities: three cement plants, two municipal solid waste incinerators, and a hazardous waste landfill in Catalonia (NE Spain). Although U concentrations were found to be similar or slightly higher than those reported in the scientific literature, the current airborne U levels should not mean any health risks for the population living close to these facilities.

【 授权许可】

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