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Chernobyl--the radiological impact on Canada.

W Huda1, A M Sourkes, B L Tracy

  • 1Department of Medical Physics, Manitoba Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal = Journal L'Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes
|March 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear accident released radionuclides detected across Canada. Radiation doses to Canadians were minimal and posed a negligible health risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Radiological Health
  • Nuclear Safety

Background:

  • The Chernobyl disaster on April 26, 1986, caused a significant release of radioactive fission products into the atmosphere.
  • Environmental monitoring in Canada detected several radionuclides, including ruthenium-103, iodine-131, cesium-134, and cesium-137, following the accident.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the extent of radionuclide contamination in Canada after the Chernobyl accident.
  • To calculate the effective dose equivalent received by Canadians.
  • To evaluate the radiological risk to the Canadian population.

Main Methods:

  • Environmental sampling was conducted across all regions of Canada.
  • Airborne concentrations of specific radionuclides were measured.

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  • Iodine-131 and cesium-137 levels in milk samples were analyzed.
  • The mean effective dose equivalent for adult Canadians was calculated.

    • Main Results:

    • Measurable quantities of ruthenium-103, iodine-131, cesium-134, and cesium-137 were detected after May 7, 1986.
    • Maximum airborne concentrations were in the low mBq.m-3 range.
    • Contaminated milk samples averaged less than 1 Bq.L-1 for iodine-131 and cesium-137.
    • The mean effective dose equivalent for adult Canadians was 0.28 microSv over two months.

    Conclusions:

    • The detected radionuclide levels in Canada were low.
    • The calculated radiation dose to Canadians was negligible compared to natural background radiation.
    • The radiological detriment to the Canadian population from the Chernobyl accident was insignificant.