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About the Journal : 2014 : vol. 23, No. 2 : Radiation protection of the population of Belarus after the Chernobyl catastrophe

Radiation protection of the population of Belarus after the Chernobyl catastrophe

«Radiation and Risk», 2014, vol. 23, No. 2, pp.112-122

Authors

Tsybulka M.M. – Deputy Chief, Associate Professor, C. Sc., Department for Mitigation of the Consequences of the Catastrophe at the Chernobyl NPP Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus, Minsk. Contacts: 23/1 Pr. Pobeditelej, Minsk, Belarus, 220004. Tel.: (+375 17) 327-58-71; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Abstract

The article describes the development of concepts and standards of radiation protection of the population after the Chernobyl accident in Belarus. Zoning scheme shows radioactively contaminated Belarus territory, temporal changes of the number of settlements located in the contaminated areas, and their residents. The methodology for standardization of radionuclide content in food products is described in the article. Results of the study demonstrate changes in effective radiation doses for the post-accident period.

Key words
Radiation protection, radiation dose, standards, permissible levels, food products.

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