Abstract:
This article examines the radiological profile of food and drinking water samples
collected in the Kashkadarya region of the Republic of Uzbekistan. All food and
drinking water samples contain varying amounts of natural and man-made
radionuclides. In accordance with current sanitary regulations, the content of
cesium-137 and strontium-90 radionuclides in the food samples, as well as the
total alpha and beta activity in drinking and river water samples, was determined.
The results indicate no signs of contamination of the studied samples with man
made or natural radionuclides. The need for systematic radiological monitoring
is emphasized for the timely detection of potential deviations and the
minimization of radiation risks, since current understanding of the biological
effects of ionizing radiation suggests that even small doses can increase the
likelihood of stochastic effects (genetic, carcinogenic, etc.) that manifest
themselves many years after exposure.
