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Assessment of Radionuclide Activity (238U, 232Th, 40K) in Airborne Dust from Dust Storms in Wasit and Al-Qadissiya, Iraq Al-Yasiri, Mohammad Yahya R; Abdullah Ahmed Khalaf; Hadi D. Alattabi
Indonesian Journal on Health Science and Medicine Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Oktober
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/ijhsm.v2i2.262

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In dry areas like Iraq, dust storms are a common occurrence that can have serious health effects on people.  The radioactivity of dust particles gathered in the air during recent dust storms in the Wasit and Al-Qadissiya Governorates is assessed in this study.  The levels of uranium-238 (238U), thorium-232 (232Th), and potassium-40 (40K) were measured using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES).  The results showed significant geographical variation, with 40K ranging from 1125.9 to 3546.9 Bq/kg, 232Th from non-detectable levels to 1.58 Bq/kg, and 238U concentrations from 12.1 to 113.5 Bq/kg.  The highest 238U and 40K concentrations were found in Al-Qadissiya.  These results emphasize the possible risks of dust inhalation for radiological health issues and the significance of ongoing environmental monitoring and public health readiness. Highlights: Highest uranium (238U) and potassium (40K) levels found in Al-Qadissiya indicate possible geological or human sources All measured radionuclide values remain within international safety limits Continuous environmental monitoring is vital to address long-term radiological health risks
Co-Authors Abdullah Ahmed Khalaf Al-Yasiri, Mohammad Yahya R