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Actinides concentrations in human tissues.

H Kawamura, G Tanaka

    Health Physics
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Fallout plutonium (Pu) concentrations were measured in Japanese autopsy tissues. Researchers estimated body burden and distribution, highlighting the need for more data on plutonium

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Radiological Health
    • Nuclear Chemistry

    Background:

    • Fallout plutonium isotopes, specifically 239,240Pu, are environmental contaminants.
    • Understanding plutonium distribution in human tissues is crucial for radiological health assessments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe fallout 239,240Pu concentrations in autopsy tissues from the Japanese general population.
    • To estimate plutonium body burden and its distribution among various tissues.
    • To determine the 239,240Pu to 90Sr body burden ratio.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of autopsy tissue samples to determine 239,240Pu concentrations.
    • Extrapolation using normal Japanese adult tissue masses to estimate body burden and distribution.
    • Application of International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) models for intake estimation.

    Main Results:

    • Quantification of 239,240Pu concentrations in selected autopsy tissues.
    • Estimation of plutonium body burden and its relative distribution across different tissues.
    • Calculation of the 239,240Pu-to-90Sr body burden ratio.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides baseline data on fallout plutonium in the Japanese population.
    • Further research is needed on intraskeletal plutonium distribution and human gastrointestinal absorption.
    • Data gaps identified may impact accurate dose assessments from plutonium exposure.

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