Validation of the ICRP model for caesium intake by lactating mothers with Italian data after the Chernobyl fallout.

Title: Validation of the ICRP model for caesium intake by lactating mothers with Italian data after the Chernobyl  fallout.

Author: Giussani, Augusto / Risica, Serena

Reference: Environment international, 39 (1), p.122-127, Feb 2012

DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2011.10.010

Keywords: Caesium; Breast milk; Urine; ICRP model; Breastfeeding

Abstract: ► The transfer of radiocaesium from diet to human breast milk was investigated. ► Measurements made after the Chernobyl fallout are compared to ICRP model predictions. ► The ICRP model describes well caesium concentrations in breast milk and its pattern. ► Description of urinary excretion is less satisfactory.

URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412011002558