Re: High terrestrial background area around the world

[LIPTONW@detroitedison.com]

The BEIR V report, "Health Effects of Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing 
Radiation", Chapter 7, "Low Dose Epidemiologic Studies", includes a section
on 
"High Natural Background Radiation". This includes several references. 
 
The opinions expressed are strictly mine. 
It's not about dose, it's about trust. 
 
Bill Lipton 
liptonw@detroitedison.com 
 
You wrote: 
 
I've heard of several places around the world with very high levels of 
naturally elevated terrestrial radiation due to increased levels of 
potassium, uranium, or thorium.  Unfortunately, now that I'd like to 
refer to some of these, I can't seem to come up with any reasonable 
references.  Please reply directly to the e-mail address below.  Once 
I've received some responses, I'll compile a "handy-dandy" list that I 
can post to Radsafe for all those interested. 
 
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Christopher H. Clement 
Scientific Specialist / Radiation Protection Program Manager 
Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Office 
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited 
clementc@aecl.ca