Public Exposure to Natural Radioactivity Near Uranium Deposits in Manyoni Area, Central Tanzania

Shovi Sawe

doi:10.15392/2319-0612.2023.2274

Authors

Shovi Sawe Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15392/2319-0612.2023.2274

Keywords:

Natural radioactivity, Public exposure, Manyoni, Tanzania

Abstract

Assessment of public exposure to background radiation was performed in Manyoni, Tanzania to address public concerns following the discovery of uranium deposits in their neighborhoods. Results show that the highest concentrations of radionuclides are 112, 95 and 463 Bq.kg^-1 for ²²⁶Ra, ²³²Th and ⁴⁰K, respectively. The highest annual effective dose to the public is 2.91 mSv.y^-1 with a mean value of 1.29 mSv.y^-1. Authorities may use these results to address public concerns as well as the baseline information. Further investigations on public exposures in Manyoni are recommended.

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