BACKGROUND GAMMA RADIATION LEVELS IN THE NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENT
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There are few available data on radiation levels in the Nigerian environment. Pilot measurements of absorbed dose levels of radiation in several towns in Nigeria were made. Although higher elevated and mine areas showed higher absorbed doses, the levels encountered were within normal limits when compared with data in literature but well below those reported in higher radiation areas of the world. This preliminary study has assumed added relevance because, the Chenobyl, recent nuclear accidents and the dumping of 'radioactive' wastes on Nigeria coastlines have shown that radiation does not observe national or regional boundaries. The need for
researchers in this field to obtain national background effective dose for Nigeria is emphasized.
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