Occupational radiation exposure in Tanzania (1996-2010): status and trends

Data on occupational radiation exposure using the thermoluminescence dosimetry methodology in Tanzania for the years 1996-2010 are analysed and discussed. The results of the analysis indicate that over 80 % of the total collective dose was from diagnostic radiology. In addition,

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Veröffentlicht in:	Radiation protection dosimetry 2013-03, Vol.153 (4), p.403-410
Hauptverfasser:	Muhogora, W E, Byorushengo, E, Lema, U S, Mboya, G, Ngatunga, J B, Sawe, S, Katsidzita, N M, Mikidadi, S, Chuma, F, Marco, A, Hamed, M I
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Humans Occupational Exposure - statistics & numerical data Radiation Dosage Radiation Monitoring - methods Radiation Monitoring - standards Tanzania Thermoluminescent Dosimetry Time Factors
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Zusammenfassung:	Data on occupational radiation exposure using the thermoluminescence dosimetry methodology in Tanzania for the years 1996-2010 are analysed and discussed. The results of the analysis indicate that over 80 % of the total collective dose was from diagnostic radiology. In addition,
ISSN:	0144-8420 1742-3406
DOI:	10.1093/rpd/ncs125