Published February 1994
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Journal article
Geochemistry and environmental health: uranium in Cornwall
Description
The distribution of uranium in Cornwall is reviewed. Evidence for its occurrence in soil, plants and water is presented. A brief examination of the metabolism and pathways of movement of uranium suggests that the people of Cornwall are not at significant risk from the uranium found in the county. (Author)
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Journal of the Royal Society of Health
- Journal Volume
- 114
- Journal Issue
- pt.1
- Journal Page Range
- p. 11-13.
- ISSN
- 0264-0325
- CODEN
- JRSHDS
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Country of Input or Organization
- United Kingdom
- INIS RN
- 25058061
- Subject category
- S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
- Descriptors DEI
- ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE PATHWAY; GEOCHEMISTRY; METABOLISM; NATURAL RADIOACTIVITY; PLANTS; RADIONUCLIDE KINETICS; SOILS; UNITED KINGDOM; URANIUM; WATER
- Descriptors DEC
- ACTINIDES; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; ELEMENTS; EUROPE; HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS; KINETICS; METALS; OXYGEN COMPOUNDS; RADIOACTIVITY