Study of The Dietary Intake of Fe, Zn, Co, Ni, Th and U From Composite Food Samples by an Adult in and Around Domiasiat Village, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India

D. G Marbaniang

Volume : IV, Issue : I, January - 2015

Study of The Dietary Intake of Fe, Zn, Co, Ni, Th and U From Composite Food Samples by an Adult in and Around Domiasiat Village, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India

D. G Marbaniang

Abstract :

The surrounding areas of Domiasiat village in West Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya, India have been identified by the Atomic Mineral Division, Government of India as one having a uranium ore deposit. Dietary intake of selected trace elements (Fe, Zn, Co and Ni), uranium and thorium was performed to understand the potential health threats from the radionuclides through the diet. In this area, the presence of radioactive analogues of stable elements is very much likely. Analysis of the selected stable and radioactive elements was performed using Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis Technique available at Bhabha Atomic research Centre, Mumbai. With respect to uranium and thorium the diet of the inhabitants of the four villages is observed to be rich in these isotopes, which is a matter of great concern for the populace of these villages.