“Natural background radiation. Low-level radiation from space and from radioisotopes in rock, soil and building materials. It includes emissions from radioactive chemicals which are not man made. These chemicals include uranium, radon, potassium and other trace elements. They are made more hazardous through human activities such as mining and milling, since this makes them more available for uptake in food, air and water.”
No, the substance is made more readily available. The dose itself does not go up.
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Posted on February 26, 2006 by Stewart Peterson |
